Take a break from the caring role
Respite means having help in your role as a carer so you can take a break. This service is ideal for the carer who wants their loved one to be able to remain in their own home, whilst they take a break from the caring role.
Caring for someone is a very rewarding experience in many ways but it can also be overwhelming, frustrating and exhausting. Many research projects have provided proof of what we already know - that if you care for another person you still need to care for yourself - and that means having a break now and then.
Taking a short break from the carer role is not only deserved - it's essential to ensure you can carry on being a carer without becoming exhausted or burnt out.
Advanced Care can provide qualified and experienced staff to care for your loved one whilst you take a break. This can be from as little as 2 hours a week, right through to 24-hour care for a number of days or weeks, depending on your needs.
Even a short break helps the carer to enjoy some time out, many of our clients use their respite to:
- Attend to errands outside the home
- Catch up with friends for coffee
- Attend regular activities
- Do some shopping
- To practice some much needed self-care - like having a massage
- Attend medical appointments
A longer break where staff care for your loved one in their own home - means the carer can have a few days away to relax - or an even longer break for a holiday. Advanced Care staff can take care of most of the activities and tasks that you would normally do including :
- help with showering and dressing
- cooking meals
- light cleaning
- in-home activities
- assist with medications
We recognize that it is important that your loved one is comfortable with the person who will be taking over from you while you have a break. Advanced Care provides a comprehensive assessment to determine the carer and the client's needs and personal preferences, so we can find the best match with one or more of our experienced staff.
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Ready to find out more?
Contact us today to organize your next break and find out how we can help you care for yourself.