Respite Care in Cook County: 4 Benefits for Seniors

Respite care is a type of senior home care available from Visiting Angels^® Tifton that makes it possible for family caregivers to take much-needed time off and protect themselves from burnout. Although these services can be incredibly helpful for family caregivers in Cook County, seniors can also enjoy numerous advantages when they have the opportunity to be cared for by a professional. If you think getting started with professional support could be right for your family, learn more about the benefits you can expect your loved one to experience below.

How Respite Care Makes a Difference for Seniors

While you are recharging your batteries, running errands, or visiting friends or other family members, you can count on your loved one being well cared for when you set up respite care from our agency in the Cook County area. Rather than feeling guilty or anxious about how they're doing in your absence, you can trust that they are benefiting in the following ways:

• Higher quality care from family caregivers. When you are exhausted and burned out, you can't be fully attentive to your loved one's needs. You can actually benefit your loved one by taking time off as you'll be rested and more fully present upon your return.
• Less strain on familial relationships. Caregiving can take a toll on the bond between the family caregiver and the senior. Having a care professional step in will give you the opportunity to spend time with your loved one as their child or grandchild, rather than as their caregiver.
• A more comfortable transition to full-time care. If you envision that your loved one will need full-time professional care in the future, occasional visits from a home care provider now can help smooth the transition to more consistent care when the time comes.
• More opportunities to socialize. Seniors who rely on family caregivers can often benefit from extending their social circle by bringing in a compassionate caregiver who is a thoughtful and patient conversation partner.

Learn More About Setting Up Respite Care in Cook County

There are certainly more benefits both you and your loved one can experience when you get started with respite care. We'd love to fill you in on these advantages and on the logistics of setting up senior care in:

• Cook County
• Tifton
• Ashburn
• Cordele
• Vienna
• Unadilla
• Or a community in the surrounding area

Contact Visiting Angels Tifton for a respite care consultation in Cook County today!