We often hear from clients and their families who regret having “put off” looking into additional in-home care services. Things didn’t get better. It was always on their mind. Here’s how having a caregiver is mentally freeing for clients, for family caregivers, and for family members who live far away.
For Disabled Individuals and Seniors
Reduced Guilt
Clients fortunate enough to have a sibling or adult child caring for them have reported feeling guilty over the amount of time they were taking their loved ones away from their own families. Having an outside caregiver alleviated some of that burden.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Knowing a Caregiver is coming eases the worry of managing daily tasks. Writing out a list of things Sunlight Caregivers can help with allows our clients to mentally “park” those needs until their Caregiver arrives. Those concerns no longer need to be top-of-mind.
Empowerment and Independence
Choosing to add in-home care services is a proactive approach to maintaining your independence and autonomy. It’s a profound testament to your readiness to face life’s challenges and your determination to lead a life defined by your own terms. (Read More – Choosing In-Home Care A Sign of Strength?)
Social Connection and Companionship
The highest rates of social isolation are found among older adults, (source) posing higher risks to physical and mental health. Caregivers can be part of the solution. From companionship to encouraging walks to providing transportation for social gatherings, Sunlight Caregivers brighten clients’ days!
For Family Caregivers
Most Caregivers are family members. From love, caring, and appreciation, family Caregivers find joy and purpose in caring for their loved one. Still, some family Caregivers have admitted to feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities.
Exhaustion
Burnout can manifest in many ways: physical fatigue, emotional stress, and mental exhaustion. This is where a Sunlight Caregiver can step in, providing you with much-needed breaks so you can be at your best. Family Caregivers, while still involved, have told us they “got their lives back” by bringing in another Caregiver. Remember, “Self-care is never a selfish act.”
Preserved Relationships
Has “doing with” transitioned into “doing for”? A Sunlight Caregiver can help ensure your loved one’s safety and well-being, freeing you so you and your loved one can recapture those magic moments that bring such joy to both of you. Caregivers allow families to interact with their loved one in a more relaxed and positive way.
Employment Issues
Family caregiving often clashes with job responsibilities. From needing to take time off to be with your loved one to passing up on overtime opportunities to being passed over for a promotion, balancing caregiving with job duties can be a costly tightrope act. A Sunlight respite Caregiver can provide much-needed breaks, helping bring your work-life balance back into balance. (Read More – Need Help Caring For a Loved One At Home?)
For Family Members Who Live Far Away
It was perhaps even more challenging for family members hundreds or thousands of miles away. They shared that they felt “concerned” and often “worried” about their elder loved one’s situation. Some even told us they felt they “weren’t being a good son (or daughter)” because they weren’t present to help. (Read More: 5 Tips for Successful Long-Distance Caregiving.)
Yes, having a Caregiver is mentally freeing – for everyone involved! Care recipients are receiving the care they need, Family caregivers are getting the breaks they need. Remote family members worried less and no longer felt guilt that they weren’t there to help.
Peace of mind is a very real goal. Providing in-home care services in Lincoln Nebraska, Omaha Nebraska and Des Moines Iowa, Sunlight Senior Care can help you accomplish that goal.
