Adult Respite

We know that caring for an aging family member is tough. We see the stress that comes with it every day in the shoulders and new worry lines on the faces of family caregivers. They are heroes, not only because they are doing a balancing act, juggling their career, kids, and their own health and well-being, but because they are making daily decisions that determine the quality of life for their loved one. If you are raising your children AND helping your aging parents, you’re like 1 in 8 Americans aged 40-60, the sandwich generation, who are being pulled in different directions at once.

Being a caregiver is a lot like running a marathon. It’s demanding, it’s emotionally taxing, and it takes a toll on your mind and body. Caregivers need to remember to take care of themselves, too. They need time to rest and recharge, or they’ll never be able to keep up the demanding pace of caring for a loved one day in and day out. Having a caregiver step in to help with things like bathing, dressing, and housekeeping can help reduce the physical strain on the caregiver, and the emotional strain of monitoring and medication reminders.