{"id":12737,"date":"2017-11-02T07:00:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=12737"},"modified":"2020-10-14T11:29:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T16:29:22","slug":"is-it-time-to-invest-in-respite-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2017\/11\/is-it-time-to-invest-in-respite-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Invest in Respite Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is It Time to Invest in Respite Care?\"Is<\/h1>\n

You love your senior family member or parent, but the level of care they need has begun to take its toll. In addition to caring for\u00a0them, you have to keep the house running \u2013 clean rooms, do laundry, pay bills, prepare meals and possibly take care of children as well. It\u2019s a lot of work and no one\u2019s offering you a paid vacation.<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn’t take one. If you feel like you\u2019re reaching the end of your energy reserves and you need some time off, there\u2019s a solution for you: respite care.<\/p>\n

5 Signs It\u2019s Time to Invest in Respite Care<\/h2>\n

Respite care<\/a>\u00a0is any type of temporary care you can find that allows you to take a break from caregiving.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to make a long-term commitment in order to invest in senior care; many senior care services allow you to hire them for a short period of time \u2013 just as long as you need to recharge your batteries or take that vacation.<\/p>\n

A lot of family caregivers are hesitant to invest in respite care because they feel guilty. You feel like you should be the one taking care of your loved one, not a stranger. But the fact is, the tolls of caregiving aren\u2019t just in your head, they can have a serious effect on your health<\/a> if you let the stress and work build up without taking time to care for yourself.<\/p>\n

If you could use help figuring out if it\u2019s time to invest in respite care, here are some signs to look for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Little things are slipping.<\/h3>\n

All the household chores done, but you forgot to pick up that prescription. Or you made dinner, but left out a key ingredient without realizing it until too late. If you\u2019re making little mistakes that aren\u2019t characteristic of you, then it could be because you\u2019ve been pushing yourself too hard for too long.<\/p>\n

2. You aren\u2019t getting enough sleep.<\/h3>\n

The ideal number of hours to sleep<\/a> each night varies for different people, but for most adults it\u2019s somewhere within the 7-9 hour range. If you feel sleepy throughout the day and have a hard time staying up at night or waking up in the morning, then you\u2019re probably not getting enough sleep. Good sleep<\/a> is crucial both for general health and to have the energy needed to take on your various responsibilities effectively. If you don\u2019t have it, things will start to slip.<\/p>\n

3. You\u2019re easily angered or in a bad mood all the time.<\/h3>\n

One of the unfortunate consequences of family caregiving is that the person you love risks becoming a collection of tasks you have to complete each day in your mind. If you do feel that way, you\u2019re likely to become irritable and resentful. If it\u2019s gotten to that point already, then the people around you will probably agree you\u2019re due for a break. It can give you a chance to reset your mind and come back in a better mood.<\/p>\n

4. You feel exhausted all the time.<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s the kind of tired you feel when you\u2019re not sleeping enough, then there\u2019s the exhaustion that comes from overworking yourself (and the two are far from mutually exclusive). If you\u2019re taking on more than you can handle, then not only will you feel worn out all the time, but you\u2019ll have a hard time staying on top of the things you have to do. As with losing sleep, your health will suffer, as will your ability to take care of your loved ones.<\/p>\n

5. You feel you just need a break.<\/h3>\n

Honestly, this reason is enough! If you\u2019re good at recognizing your own limits, then once you feel like you\u2019ve reached them and need a break, you probably do. Don\u2019t try to talk yourself out of that feeling. For your own health and the good of everyone around you, go ahead and look into local respite care options.<\/p>\n

How to Find Respite Care<\/h2>\n

A good\u00a0way to find respite care is to research your local assisted living<\/strong><\/a> and in-home care options<\/strong><\/a>, and get in touch with the companies that look promising to ask about their respite care options. An added benefit of this approach is that if the time comes when you need more comprehensive care for your loved one, you\u2019ll have had the chance to try one of the available services in your area out.<\/p>\n

It will cost you a bit, but the effects of years of overworking and stress without a break are likely to cost you more. Give yourself permission to rest for a while and let someone else do the work for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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