Richard BitnerRespite Care for Family Caregivers
When Is Respite Care Needed for Family Caregivers? America is filled with unrecognized heroes. One group whose selflessness is consistently overlooked is family caregivers. Over 15 million Americans support family members through at-home care and assistance, providing over 17 billion combined hours of unpaid care each year. But even if that care is unpaid, it still comes at a cost, as any caregiver who’s suffered from caregiver stress syndrome can tell you. Respite Care for Family Caregivers Too often, family caregivers find themselves overtaxed, over-stressed, and overwhelmed. This puts caregivers at risk of burnout and can lead to high levels of
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Kimberly JohnsonSenior Respite Helps Caregivers
Senior Respite Helps Caregivers Caregiving is a very hard job. The Center for Disease Control has reported that caregivers end up suffering a lot because of all they do. 35% of caregivers believe it’s hard to find time for themselves 29% suffer emotional and physical stress 54% report that their health is worse 29% have a hard time finding a work life balance Since caregiving is so incredibly hard, many people decide to take advantage of respite. Senior Respite Helps Caregivers What Is Respite? Respite care is often offered by assisted living communities. They provide short-term stays for seniors whose caregivers need a break. They take care
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