Respite Care Services in East and South San Diego County

Living With Guilt: How We Can Help

When caring for an elderly loved one, it is normal to feel guilty and anxious. To reduce the demands on your shoulders, Visiting Angels^® El Cajon provides respite care services throughout East and South San Diego County. We offer in-home support from senior care professionals who can take over as often as you need. We provide warm, positive, and trustworthy assistance to keep your loved one safe and secure while you take valuable time away. 

Types of Caregiver Guilt

In order to better cope with the feelings of guilt that arise from caregiving, it is important to understand that you are not alone. Here are some very common fears that lead family care providers to feel guilty:

• Doing wrong by your loved one. These fears can be especially strong after some kind of accident. You may overplay the situation in your head, wondering if you could have done anything differently to prevent the incident. Caregivers also commonly second-guess themselves and wonder if they are providing the warmth, patience, and compassion that their loved one deserves. 
• Not rising to the occasion. It is very common for caregivers to feel that they are not doing enough to support their loved one, regardless of the amount of time and effort they put in. 
• Self-care. When a family member is in need, many people will neglect their own comfort and well-being to provide support. This can lead to tremendous feelings of guilt as you lose focus at work, fall behind on your social life, and neglect your own personal health.
• Neglecting other relatives. When spending so much time and energy caring for one person, you may feel guilty about losing touch with other loved ones. 

Respite Care Services For Families in East and South San Diego County

With our kind and patient support available, there is no reason to over-burden yourself. You can still remain heavily involved in your loved one's care, but with crucial support that allows you to take rest as needed. We offer flexible scheduling and customized care duties for seniors throughout:

• East and South San Diego County
• El Cajon
• Alpine
• Rancho San Diego
• East San Diego County
• South San Diego County
• Bostonia
• Lakeside
• Jamacha
• Dehesa
• And the surrounding areas

To learn how our respite care services in East and South San Diego County can help, contact Visiting Angels El Cajon to arrange a free initial care consultation today.