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One of our core objectives is to "let daughters be daughters again." We have seen countless examples of daughters (and sons!) that have to take on the role of a caregiver for a loved one. This often comes with a large amount of sacrifice, as you also have other commitments, such as your job, your family, your friends, your hobbies, all of which suffers when you have to take on the additional role of being a primary caregiver for your Mom or Dad.
Our goal is to work alongside you to partner in the care of your loved one, removing the additional stress that has been caused by taking on the role of a caregiver, and allowing you to get back to being what is most important: making beautiful memories with those you love the most.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
A common feeling for those that find themselves as a primary caregiver for a loved one is guilt. They ask themselves, "Am I doing enough?" At times, it feels that all your other commitments, your family, friends, and career, all take the backseat as you make caring for your loved one the primary focus of your life. Despite, that you still feel like you are not doing enough.
Can Home Care Help?
Home care is a service where you hire an individual or agency (that's us!) to come in and provide anywhere from a few hours of care per day to 24/7 round-the-clock care.
The beauty of home care is that it can be as flexible as you need it to be. Often times this service is considered to be on the front edge of the extending independent living, meaning that it is a great place to start if you feel like your loved one needs a little extra help with their normal routine.
Get Back to Making Memories
Home care is one of the best care options you can choose from as it allows everyone to benefit. Your loved one is allowed to stay at home, right where they want to be. It also allows you to get back to being a daughter again and relieves you of the duties (and stress) involved with being the primary caregiver for your Mom or Dad. Additionally, it allows you to get back to other things in life that need your full attention but took a backseat when you become your loved one's caretaker, such as your family, career and doing what you love.
The Effects of Caregiving
Provided by You
While there are many positives in caring for a loved one, such as finding a new appreciation for the life of your loved one, the drawbacks are numerous. A recent report by the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) found that being a primary caregiver for a loved one negatively effects the mental, emotional and physical well-being of an unpaid family caregiver. Compared to their non-caregiving peers, family members who were caring for a loved one showed higher levels of stress, frustration, physical health issues and even depression.
While caring for a loved one often feels like a duty, a repayment almost for all the care they gave to you throughout the years, it can quickly turn into a burden that very few can bear. This can result in you feeling isolated, as well as harm your own personal well-being and happiness (Schulz & Eden, 2016).
Provided by Another
While not without its own issues, such as cost and finding the right fit, having someone else care for your loved one can have very positive effects on your life, such as reducing stress and promoting good health for you and your loved one.
Hiring a caregiver can continue to allow your loved one to live independently and in their own home for as long as possible. It also allows you the ability to still control the care and how it is performed, without having to bear the full weight of the caregiver duties, such as doing the cooking, cleaning, bathing, and so forth, for your loved one. Getting some extra help for your loved one gives you back control of your own life. Since you had to sacrifice your time to care for your Mom or Dad, you now have the ability to get back to doing what you love and achieve freedom for your own health, finances, and lifestyle!
What is Home Care?
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Are you ready to get back to being just a daughter again? Let us partner with you to get your loved one the help and resources they need so that you can get back to making beautiful memories with your loved one. Call us at 703-549-7894 or fill out the form below: