Respite Care in Daytona Beach

Often when a senior is in need of care at home, family members will step in to lend a hand. However, when the primary caregiver becomes ill, injured, or overwhelmed, our referrals can be a welcome resource for families. Caregivers from our referral network can assist with a wide range of needs, including memory care, mobility aid, companion care, and more. Learn more about how Visiting Angels can help with respite care in Daytona Beach, and contact us for a free referral consultation.

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The Importance of Respite Care

There are over 65 million Americans who are caring for an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled loved one. If you fall into this category, you may spend an average of 20 hours per week providing aid to your loved one. This is equal to an unpaid part-time job. If you are juggling paid employment, social commitments, family time, and more with caring for your loved one, you may be on the road to caregiver burnout. Caregiver burnout happens when caregivers become overwhelmed and physically and/or emotionally exhausted.

Getting support from a professional caregiver can help you make regular time for yourself. Visiting Angels Daytona Beach can offer a companion care referral from our trusted network of caregivers. You can set a care schedule that frees up time on a daily or weekly basis, depending on your preferences. Our referrals can even help with other things, including transitional care from the hospital or rehab.

Daytona Beach Senior Respite Care Referrals

Respite care referrals from Visiting Angels are based around the needs of individual seniors. We will look closely at your loved one's needs and circumstances in order to build a personalized plan for care. Caregivers can assist your loved one with daily tasks around the home, as well as offer meaningful companionship. Services are flexible and can be adjusted to meet changing needs.

Some ways care can assist your loved one include:

• Temporary Care – Temporary care can step in and provide assistance when the primary caregiver is out of town or unable to provide care due to an emergency or illness. A caregiver can also help with transitional care, helping your loved one move from a hospital or rehab back home.
• Part-Time Care – Part-time care offers a few hours of aid every week. This allows family caregivers to take regular breaks in order to avoid caregiver burnout.
• Support Care – Supportive care occurs alongside family caregivers. Senior care professionals can support family caregivers by sharing the workload.

Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

As the main caregiver for a loved one who is elderly, chronically ill, or disabled, it is common to brush your own needs aside in order to focus on your loved one. However, it is important to be aware of your own physical and emotional needs. Here are some tips for avoiding burnout:

• Don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't be shy to call on friends and other family members who offer to help, a break can benefit both you and your loved one.
• Practice relaxation. Going for walks, deep breathing, doing yoga, getting a massage, and journaling, can all be great ways to clear your mind and reset.
• Take care of your physical needs. Practice good nutrition, get light exercise when possible, and get plenty of rest to help beat exhaustion.
• Schedule regular time to care for yourself. Going to a movie, getting a haircut, taking a class, or meeting up with friends are great ways to relax and recharge.
• Find a support group. Meeting and sharing experiences with others in your situation can help ease your mind and boost your emotional well-being. Find a caregiver support group near you.

Contact Visiting Angels for Referrals for Respite Care in Daytona Beach

Ready to get a reprieve from caring for your loved one? Contact Visiting Angels to book your free in-home referral consultation. We'll go over your loved one's needs & your desired schedule, and then we will connect you with a Daytona Beach caregiver who can help you out. Contact us today to book your consultation.

"After a horrible experience at a competitor, this referral service has served our family’s needs - and then some! The staff and admins have graciously and professionally accommodated our care plan revisions and schedule requests- not to mention, our individual care aide requests for the aides which we found exemplary! Even in difficult situations, our family member is now in such capable and caring hands that we have more time with our loved one than originally anticipated! Consistency in high-quality care is attainable! Thank you, Visiting Angels!"

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