Comfort Keepers Offers Respite Care in Vancouver, WA and Surrounding Areas

Respite care for seniors and other adults keeps your loved one from moving into a permanent facility in Vancouver, WA

Caregiving can be a rewarding and bonding experience within a family. Yet, in even the best situations, the responsibility and ongoing routine can be stressful and tiring—especially when balanced with a job or caring for children. When family caregivers are emotionally drained, they are likely less effective at playing this critical role. Comfort Keepers® can provide respite care or temporary relief to those who care for family members who might otherwise require permanent placement in a facility outside the home. Want to learn more? Call us in Vancouver, WA at (360) 687-0025.

How Comfort Keepers Can Help in Vancouver, WA

Respite care services give you time to leave the home for a few hours or even a few days, knowing the one you care for is in good hands. This creates time to

• Take care of the errands you never seem to have time for.
• Catch up on your shopping.
• Attend a support group meeting.
• Visit a doctor or dentist for routine care.
• Give yourself a much-needed rest.

Comfort Keepers respite care services can be scheduled for as little as a few hours a week. Additionally, around-the-clock care can be arranged so you can take a longer break to attend a wedding out of town, take a child to college, or go on a much-needed vacation.

Benefits of Respite Care for Families

Many family members are eager and willing to help their loved ones who need assistance with daily care. These family members begin their duties with enthusiasm and love that can bring them even closer to the loved one in their care. At times, however, being depended upon for the constant care of a loved one can become frustrating and stressful. Instead of becoming closer, the relationship begins to break because of the overwhelming obligation. This is where professional care can provide the help the family needs to give each person what they need to maintain relationships and quality of life.

This benefits both caregiver and care receiver by the following:

• Offering breaks in care that enable the caregiver to be revitalized or attend to other duties.
• Frustration and stress is evaded, and the loved one receiving care feels better knowing they are not a burden.
• Professional in-home care allows caregivers to take the time they need for themselves or other responsibilities with the peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands.

We Make the Transition Smooth

Additionally, this method is an ideal alternative to introducing a new caregiver to your family in preparation for a time when 24-hour care may be needed. You may begin a few hours weekly with a customized at-home care plan. This time can be increased as needed by everyone in the family who is already comfortable with your loved one’s professional caregiver.

The benefits of respite care should not be underestimated. It is a common misconception that family care is complementary while professional care comes at a cost. The benefits of harmonious family relationships, especially when limited time remains with a senior loved one, are priceless.

Don't Become Overburned; Let Us Help

Detrimental effects on the health of the caregiver and the senior in their care are possible when burnout occurs. Caregivers may also spend more money on convenience services for their own families because their caregiving duties wear them out. When considering the costs, be sure to include additional expenses that are being incurred because you do not have the breaks you need.

If You're In Vancouver, WA, and the Surrounding Area, We Can Help

For peace of mind, good relationships, and an optimized quality of life, choose professional in-homecare for your loved one and enjoy your time together in Vancouver, WA. Call us anytime: (360) 687-0025.