As your loved ones age, you might find yourself stepping into the role of caregiver. As fulfilling as it may be to look after your loved one, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself in the process. The pressures and demands of caregiving can lead to burnout, which can negatively impact both you and the person you care for. That’s where respite care steps in.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a form of short-term care that provides temporary relief, or respite, for caregivers.
During this time, our trained professionals take over your caregiving duties, including:
- Meal preparation by our highly trained culinary staff
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Medication management
- Personal care tasks, such as dressing, bathing, and toileting
While there are multiple forms of respite care, residential respite care is our focus. Respite care is one of many care services that DevonHouse specializes in. This is a great stress-reliever for caregivers who need to travel out of town or several days away.
Benefits of Respite Care
Respite care has a great deal of benefits for both seniors and their caregivers, including:
Caregivers get a well-deserved break: Serving as a senior caregiver can be an extremely challenging position, and respite care provides physical and emotional relief. Now you’ll have time to relax and focus on yourself and your own needs without having to worry about your loved one.
Attention from Professional Caregivers: During a respite care stay, your loved one will be in the hands of our professional caregivers. Our trained staff provides care that is specific to their medical needs. Additionally, nursing staff are available in case of an emergency.
Community Feel: In respite care, seniors can gain a sense of community during their temporary stay in our community. Your loved one will have the chance to build meaningful connections with fellow seniors who share similar experiences, health journeys, or needs, and may even find a cherished friend along the way. During their stay, seniors can engage in activities appropriate to their abilities and learn to feel more comfortable in new environments.
Test Drive DevonHouse: Lastly, seniors can “test drive” our community during their respite care stay. This is a wonderful opportunity to see if your loved one feels comfortable and enjoys our services, amenities, and overall lifestyle offered to full-time residents. Family members can meet and engage with staff members, get a feel for the community, and see how their loved one could fit in full-time.
Although it may be a difficult decision to allow someone else to care for your loved one, respite care is meant to provide you with peace of mind as a caregiver and promote balance in your everyday life. Whether you are taking advantage of the service for a break or are testing out the waters for full-time assisted living, respite care at DevonHouse is there to welcome you with open arms.
For more information on respite care at our community, contact us today!
