Being the caregiver of a loved one can be challenging, especially if they have cognitive decline or complex medical issues. A lot of pressure falls on the caregiver to provide quality and reliable care. Short term respite care provides these guardians a small break, which can go a long way. In this article, The Good Shepherd discusses some of the benefits of respite care and how it can help caregivers in both the long-term and the short-term.
Helps Prevent Stress and Burnout
As mentioned above, taking care of a loved one can be both mentally and physically taxing. If a loved one is not in an aged care home, and the majority of the responsibility falls on a caregiver, it can be extremely tough. Short term respite provides the opportunity for a break, which will help prevent both mental and physical stress and burn out.
A Reminder To Care For Yourself
When taking care of a loved one, it can often result in the caregiver forgetting to prioritise themselves. Mental and physical health are equally important, and if you want to continue caring for a loved one, you must take care of your own needs first. Whether it is going to a doctor’s appointment, or simply getting the chance to go and see a friend, respite care can provide these opportunities.
A New Environment For Your Loved One
Respite care can offer a new environment, in which your loved one is surrounded by caring and qualified aged care home professionals. If you care for your loved one from the comfort of your home, a change of scenery such as this might help your loved one’s mental health and well-being.
Professional Help
As a caregiver, there is a lot of responsibility that falls on you, such as cooking, cleaning and ensuring your loved one takes their medication when they need to. Respite care workers can lend professional assistance, and can even give you medical advice or help that can make caregiving easier and less stressful. After all, short term respite workers are healthcare professionals, and their opinion is something to be taken seriously.
The Good Shepherd’s Approach
We provide short term respite stays for people needing support and time to recover following illness or surgery, or to provide a much-needed break to carers.
Short term respite care residents enjoy the same compassionate, personalised care as our permanent residents, including access to all the social and leisure activities onsite.
Whatever the reason, short term respite care lets you recuperate in homely comfort, while we take care of the rest.
For the best short term respite Townsville has to offer, contact our team online today.
