For most family caregivers, taking care of their loved one is a natural thing to do. Depending on the level of care needed, it might be quite rewarding and satisfying. However, when hours of care per day increase to 10-15, family caregivers like everyone else require appropriate support to manage things around. Support from family members, friends, volunteers, etc. is extremely helpful in reducing the caregiving burden. In-home senior care services providing help with activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL are aimed to provide much needed relief to the family caregivers.
It’s difficult for a family caregiver to take care of other responsibilities with caregiving, if no unpaid assistance is available. Taking care of a loved one for an extended period of time (like 4-5 years) without much outside help takes its toll on the body & mind of family caregivers. Often such family caregivers exhibit symptoms of physical and emotional stress that may lead to something more serious. Comfort Keepers provides quality in-home senior care services in various towns of Essex County New Jersey such as Maplewood, Roseland and Verona that allow family caregivers to take time-off from caregiving and attend other important engagements.
Apart from physical & emotional stress, family caregivers who are giving appreciable amount of time to caregiving also have to deal with financial problems as well. Balancing between caregiving and work is not always smooth and progressively you might feel disoriented at work. If you are taking care of your mom or dad and live at a considerable distance away, it is better to take help of local resources available. Sometimes we think that hiring a professional caregiver is expensive, but in the long run this will prove to be cheaper if you consider the benefits and relief such services will provide.
As mentioned earlier, In-home senior care services provide help with activities of daily living and instrumental ADLs. Some of the common ADLs included are bathing, grooming, maintaining hygiene, mobility assistance, transferring & positioning, toilet assistance, incontinence care, etc. Instrumental ADLs are provided in the form of companionship and include meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, running errands, transportation assistance, engaging recipients in mental activities, giving reminders to take medication, and assisting with reading. If medical care is not needed, these services cover most of the caregiving activities and family caregivers get the required time to look after other things including their own health. Caregiving has its own challenges & rewards, and taking outside help will assist you in taking better care of your loved one.
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