Assisting Hands Home Care helps family caregivers in Elk Grove Village, IL with our respite care services. We set up a schedule for our caregiver to arrive and provide care for your loved ones while the family caregiver takes some time off so they can return to their caregiving duties refreshed.
Millions of senior citizens throughout the U.S. are cared for in their homes by a member of their family. This informal caregiving arrangement is beneficial for the ones receiving care as they have the familiarity with their family member and the family caregiver has an intimate knowledge of their personality and care needs. However, being a family caregiver is a demanding job that can have physical and emotional effects on the caregiver.
The long hours that family caregivers devote to caregiving leave them little time to care for themselves, spend time with their children, or tend to their personal matters. Family caregivers generally don’t get enough sleep and have high levels of stress which can cause physical health issues and even impact their mental health. It is important for family caregivers to get regular time off to get some rest and take care of themselves as well as spend time with their families.
Assisting Hands Home Care provides respite care services in Elk Grove Village, IL to provide relief for family caregivers. We will work with family caregivers and the loved ones they care for to create a care plan and schedule that effectively accommodates their care needs while providing the family caregiver with enough time off.
Short and Long Term Respite Care
It is important for the family caregiver to take time off to care for themselves and get enough rest. This is also beneficial for the one receiving care because the family caregiver can avoid burnout and have the energy to provide their loved ones with more effective care. Your family caregiver will be able to enjoy their time off knowing that their loved ones are in the hands of our trained, licensed caregivers.
The following statistics show the importance of giving family caregivers their time off:
- There are more than 65 million informal caregivers in the U.S.
- Women account for two-thirds of informal caregivers
- One-fourth of family caregivers are in poor to fair health and regularly deal with stress and depression
