Respite Care for Elderly in Albuquerque
When you’re caring for your elderly loved ones, it’s important to take time out to care for yourself, too. Being someone’s primary caregiver is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting and overwhelming. In order to provide the best possible care for your loved one, you need to take breaks. We can help.
A Place At Home – Albuquerque provides respite care services that ensure your senior loved one is well cared for while you take the time to fill your cup. Read on to learn more.
What is Respite Care?
In a nutshell, respite care is temporary or part-time care for seniors that gives their family caregivers time for themselves. When you’re caring for an aging parent, spouse, or sibling, it’s easy to let your own needs fall by the wayside. Although most family caregivers believe that these sacrifices are more than worth it, burnout is inevitable, and that may mean you can’t provide the level of care that you would like.
A Place At Home – Albuquerque’s respite care services give family caregivers in Albuquerque, North Albuquerque, Academy Acres North, and Sandia Heights the time they need to rest, recharge, and care for themselves. Whether you need a few hours once a week or temporary care during a vacation, we’ll handle your loved one’s care. Our caregiving experts provide the same level of care as you would, giving you the peace of mind you need to enjoy your time off.
A Place At Home – Albuquerque will work closely with you to understand your aging loved one’s care plan and health needs. Our team provides a wide range of care services, from transportation and meal preparation to medication reminders and assistance with personal care. We’re also equipped to provide non-medical assistance to those with chronic care needs like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as those who are prone to falls.
How Does Respite Care Help Seniors?
Respite care is a positive for seniors and family caregivers alike. Providing care for a loved one is draining, and it’s hard to provide the best care possible to others when you aren’t taking care of yourself. We give you the time you need to keep up with your own appointments, attend to your personal needs, or even just catch up on sleep.
As an added benefit, having an extra set of eyes on your senior loved one might help to uncover issues you may not have noticed. We’ll share our findings with you so that you can update their medical team and adjust their care plan as necessary.
Signs You or A Loved One Could Benefit From Respite Care
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Strained relationships
- Fluctuating weight and/or appetite
- Loneliness
- Absentmindedness
- Frequent illnesses or injuries
Take Time for Yourself With A Place At Home - Albuquerque
Taking care of yourself makes you a better family caregiver for your senior loved one. Explore your respite care options today when you call A Place At Home – Albuquerque.
Proudly serving families throughout the Albuquerque area, including North Albuquerque, Academy Acres North, and Sandia Heights.