Long and Short-Term Respite Care
Family caregivers can improve their well-being by taking time off from their duties. Even for these individuals, it’s important for them to rest knowing their senior loved one is receiving proper care. Here are some proven facts on respite care:- Two-thirds of informal caregivers are women
- 65 million Americans provide informal care for a loved one
- About 25 percent of family caregivers are affected by lack of sleep, stress, depression and/or other health issues.
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Our respite care services will not only benefit the senior, but also the family caregiver as these services allow them their needed time off. They will be able to rest, spend time with immediate family, and focus on their careers while knowing their loved one is stilled cared for. Our respite care services will begin with an initial consultation to discuss the needs of the senior relative and the family caregiver schedule. Assisting Hands Home Care will then create a detailed care plan that will provide the same level of care provided by the family caregiver. This plan will also include a schedule in which one of our caregivers will arrive and take over. Family caregivers will receive the following benefits from our respite care services:- More time off and less stress
- Reduced risk of depression
- More sleep
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If a family caregiver feels burnt out providing constant care for their senior relative, our respite care services can provide great benefits to relieve the family caregiver from their duties. We will cover scheduled shifts in which your loved one will be cared for by one of our licensed and bonded caregivers. For more information about our respite care services in Chicago suburbs and Wisconsin, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at (888) 559-3889.Hear From the Families We Serve
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