Benefits of Sharing Caregiving Duties with a Professional Caregiver

You probably already know how difficult and time-consuming it is to care for an elderly parent or relative. Being a family caregiver becomes a lot more challenging when you have to juggle your caregiving duties with your job, your immediate family, and other obligations. You run the danger of putting both your physical and mental health at risk if you do not have anybody to assist you.

Hiring an in-home caregiver from Visiting Angels of Raleigh means that your loved one will have someone looking out for their best interests and assisting them in becoming more self-sufficient as they age in place. By working with a professional caregiver to assist your loved one, you are also benefiting yourself and enhancing your quality of life. And if you're content and attending to your own needs, you'll be better equipped to care for your parent and have a more enjoyable experience overall.

Seniors in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, and nearby communities in Wake County, NC, may get the individualized in-home senior care they need thanks to our in-home care professionals who collaborate with family caregivers.

How Family Caregivers in Raleigh and Surrounding Areas Benefit from Working with Visiting Angels

There are six important ways in which a professional caregiver from Visiting Angels of Raleigh can enhance the care you already provide for your senior loved one:

Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities

You may not always have the time or resources to provide the assistance your loved one needs. Some tasks may also be easier than others. For example, you may have no problem with helping your loved one get to and from the bathroom, but it may be more difficult helping them get in and out of the tub or shower safely.

However, a home care professional from Visiting Angels of Raleigh may alleviate a lot of stress for family caregivers when they divide up the work. Our caregivers can handle challenging and time-consuming duties, allowing you to focus on easier caregiving responsibilities.

Care Scheduling

You and your loved one's schedules may not always align and they may need your help when you're not available. For example, helping your loved one get to and from the doctor's office might not be doable if you need to go to work during that time. It is critical to arrange care according to your loved one's schedule. Making sure that your parent's care plan is suitable for both of you is equally important.

By dividing up the caregiving duties with Visiting Angels of Raleigh, you may arrange for your loved one's services whenever it is most convenient for your family. Our caregivers can be there for your loved one when you need to focus on other priorities in your life. That way, you don't have to worry about your loved one's well-being while you're working, running errands, or being there for your own family. We can visit your loved one during the day, overnight, on weekends, and even during the holidays. We also offer 24-hour home care if your loved one needs an advanced level of care.

Care Flexibility

Your senior loved one's care needs may change over time. For example, being diagnosed with a chronic condition or sustaining an injury may require more comprehensive in-home care. Family caregivers aren't always prepared to provide this level of support.

Visiting Angels of Raleigh can adapt to your loved one's evolving care requirements and preferences. You can count on our caregivers to have the experience needed to care your loved one no matter the circumstances. Not only do we assist with everyday tasks, but we're also trained to provide dementia care, help seniors return home from the hospital, provide comfort for seniors with long-term health issues, and so much more.

Companionship

Seniors who live on their own can start feeling lonely and run the risk of becoming isolated. Social isolation can have negative impacts on a senior's overall health and well-being; not only can feelings of isolation make seniors feel angry and less likely to trust others, but it can also weaken their immune system, cause chronic inflammation, and increase the likelihood of cognitive decline.

Spending quality time with your loved one can help them feel less lonely. However, due to your own schedule and obligations, you may not always be available to keep your loved one company.

In order to ensure that your parent does not spend too much time alone, it is a good idea to hire an in-home care provider from Visiting Angels of Raleigh. Our companion care services can ensure that your loved one will have a caring and compassionate presence with them at home in order to reduce the likelihood of social isolation. Our caregivers can participate in your loved one's favorite hobbies, engage in conversation, accompany them to local places they enjoy, and so much more.

Collaboration

Some caregiving tasks are easier to complete independently than others. For example, washing the dishes after a meal may be a simple task you can complete yourself, but deep cleaning your loved one's home may require some additional help.

Collaborating with a professional caregiver from Visiting Angels of Raleigh will help make every task effortless. Whether we're lending a helping hand with larger caregiving responsibilities or keeping an eye on your loved one while you focus on tasks, working with a home care professional can make caring for a senior loved one so much easier.

Respite

From time to time, everyone should take some time for themselves. Family caregivers are no different. With the help of a reliable home care company, such as Visiting Angels of Raleigh, you can take a break and tend to your own needs, secure in the knowledge that your loved one will still get the in-home care they need. Our respite care services can help fill in the gaps of senior care while family caregivers take some time to relax and recharge their batteries.

Contact our Raleigh, NC office by calling 919-787-4317 or filling out our form to learn how our caregivers can help you and your loved one!