Caring for your loved one at home can be both rewarding and challenging. While our loved ones thrive in our care, caregivers can experience stress from the strain of meeting their loved one’s emotional, physical, and medical needs. As a caregiver, self-care is essential to both you and your loved one. Fortunately, services exist that allow you to find a balance between meeting you and your loved one’s needs, ultimately relieving some stress. In-home respite care is a service that provides aid to caregivers by reducing some of their responsibilities. Let’s take a closer look at how it may be the right fit for you and your loved one.
In-Home Respite Care
Respite care is defined as temporary care that provides services for helping caregivers manage responsibilities associated with caring for their loved ones. This care can be provided in off-site settings such as adult day care or in-home care services.
In-home respite care providers offer a range of assistance through services designed to fit your specific needs. These services can include household chores, cooking, personal hygiene assistance, companionship, and engaging in activities with your loved one.
Professional providers may come to your home for a couple of hours so that you can conduct errands or take care of personal tasks, or they may spend specific times designated for therapy activities and emotional engagement with your loved one. If needed, overnight care may be arranged when necessary, and some in-home respite caregivers also provide transportation for your loved one when needed.
The Benefits
The challenges of caring for a loved one at home can be alleviated in various ways by using in-home respite care services. In-home respite care allows your loved one to receive continual care in their comfortable surroundings and provides consistent schedules and smooth transitions. This consistency of care relieves the stress and anxiety of both you and your loved one.
In addition to giving caregivers greater flexibility and better time management, in-home respite care eases the strain you can feel by providing care, ultimately restoring your energy and keeping you healthy both mentally and physically. Just knowing that you have a trusted source of help designed to fit your and your loved one’s needs gives you peace of mind.
When we care for loved ones in our homes or their homes, we can quickly become overwhelmed. In-home respite care can provide not only relief for you as a caregiver but also a consistent aid for your loved one.
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Acting as a caregiver for an elderly friend or family member can be challenging. Not only does acting as a caregiver take up a lot of your time, it can also negatively affect your finances. While there are many government-sponsored programs that pay family caregivers, the compensation allotted under these programs is not very much.
There are millions of people currently acting as family caregivers in the United States. If you are one of these individuals and are struggling to make ends meet, it is time to figure out how to make a few extra dollars. Below are some great ways you can make some extra money without giving up your job as a family caregiver.
Look For Babysitting Jobs
Most caregivers are extremely compassionate and nurturing people. Using your friendly nature and nurturing tendencies to make a few extra dollars is a good idea. One of the best ways for a caregiver to generate more income is by seeking out babysitting jobs. Ideally, you want to find parents who are willing to drop their children off at the home where you live.
This will allow you to keep a close eye on your ailing relative while babysitting children for money. Most parents looking for a babysitter will want to see your references. Compiling a list of references and documentation about your previous childcare experience can help you land a babysitting job with ease.
Provide Caregiving Coaching
If you have years of experience acting as a caregiver, then you need to use your knowledge to help others. People who are about to embark on their own caregiving journey usually seek out the guidance of someone with experience. If you want to monetize your caregiving knowledge, then offering coaching services to people in your area is a great idea.
Devising a course that walks your clients through how to achieve their caregiving goals is a must. Before you try to get clients for your caregiver coaching service, you need to compile a list of your qualifications. These qualifications will allow you to attract new clients and inform them about what qualifies you to provide these coaching services.
Pursue a Career as a Freelance Writer
Finding remote work opportunities is something most caregivers are passionate about. In the past few years, the number of remote work opportunities available to people in the United States has grown. If you consider yourself to be a good writer, then you might want to try your hand in the world of freelance writing.
Business owners and marketing companies are willing to pay good money to dependable writers who can produce great content. Luckily, there are tons of online platforms where you can apply for freelance writing jobs. The great thing about being a freelance writer is that you can do all of your work without leaving the side of your ailing relative.
By using the information in this article, you can start to make more money in no time.
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Much has been written about the stress of caregiving and the toll it takes on those who do it. According to a 2018 study from insurance firm Genworth, 40% of caregivers “experienced depression, mood swings and resentment as a result of their labors.”
Respite care services can offer much-needed relief for this population of caregivers who are struggling, yet a very small portion uses them. What are some ways that more caregivers can take advantage of these helpful services?
Stress of Caregiving
The stress and negative emotions that can build up from caregiving have a negative impact on the caregiver, their family, and even the one receiving care. One of the most tangible signs is the impact on the caregiver’s immune system. Research cited by the American Psychological Association found that among caregivers age 55 to 75, there was “a 15 percent lower level of immune response, making them more vulnerable to the flu and other infections.” That means caregivers are more likely to get sick themselves, which renders them even less effective in their caring for the person they love.
The feelings of resentment and guilt also weigh heavily on caregivers, especially those who were doing it alone because other family refused to assist. A qualitative study from the NIH reported that:
“While these caregivers made clear their strong desire to continue to help the care recipient, the strain of caregiving often left them with a range of negative emotions. Many reported feelings of guilt for wanting relief from their caregiving duties and several described the circumstances around the initiation of their caregiving role. In many cases, the role was relegated to them by other family members, as it had been taken for granted that they would be best in the role due to their proximity or relationship with the care recipient.”
Many caregivers desire some relief and some help, yet, only 14% of caregivers take advantage of respite care. Respite care is short-term help either with caregiving duties for the care recipient or other responsibilities a caregiver has (such as household chores). There are a variety of respite care services, including Adult Day Care Center and in-home care service providers.
The benefits of respite care are clear. For anyone who is tending to a loved one, it’s an always-on role. Even if the caregiver doesn’t live with the care recipient, he or she is on-call at all times.
So why don’t more caregivers take advantage of respite services?
Barriers to Respite Care
At first, it might seem that financial reasons play a big part. For some families, that is the case. Overall, the decreased health that comes along with aging becomes expensive (more medications, more doctor visits, etc.), so what funds are left in retirement have to be distributed even more thinly.
While many states provide Waiver Services Vouchers, the funding for those often runs out quickly. There are other government assistance programs, such as the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit, as well as long-term care insurance, that can help with the costs of services. However, most families have to do some financial juggling to make the numbers work.
Aside from financial reasons, another factor is lack of awareness. The NIH study found that many of the families participating only found out about respite care by chance.
In addition to these more visible reasons for the underutilization of respite care, there are several emotional factors at play. These components are harder to identify and can be even harder to overcome.
An article from the Caregiver Action Network explained four major fears that caregivers often have against respite care:
The stand-in caregiver won’t do a good job, therefore the care recipient would suffer a little.
The stand-in caregiver would do a great job, causing the family caregiver to feel incompetent or not needed
The family caregiver doesn’t quite know what to do with his or herself when they are not caregiving, because caregiving has become his or her identity.
The family caregiver feels guilt simply because they believe they are not living up to their obligation to take care of their loved one, even for the short time that a stand-in caregiver assists.
Another article cites one more emotional objection:
The caregiver worries about what would happen if there was an emergency while they were aware, and they don’t want that guilt.
These are very deep-rooted psychological fears that are challenging to address with logic alone. For example, one of the most common arguments for utilizing respite care is that by the caregiver taking better care of his or herself, they will be better able to care for their loved one. While that makes a lot of logical sense, it doesn’t address the problem of the caregiver feeling totally lost about what to do even if they had time to themselves.
Helping Caregivers Care for Themselves
To help more caregivers receive the benefits of respite care services, it starts with listening. Simply listening to a caregiver express his or her feelings can provide relief for them. One participant in the NIH study expressed how all she wanted from her counselor was to listen.
For some people, it can be challenging to hear someone express frustration or anger. Often this leads to friends and family pulling away, and thus caregivers to feel isolated, which itself is an issue. It also contributes to the pent up emotions because they don’t have an outlet. Spending time with and listening to someone who is under the stress of caregiving can be a respite service in itself.
Listening can also lead to helping them work through their objections to using respite care. By hearing what they worry about (Is it the possibility of an emergency? Is it the guilt of not living up to a duty?), a trusted friend or family member can help the caregiver reach a decision point. This brings them one step closer to getting help.
Another strategy would be for more physicians to alert caregivers about respite services. This could come from the doctor of the care recipients (who would be well aware of the level of their patient’s needs) or also from a primary care physician of the caregiver. When a caregiver informs his or her doctor about their caregiving responsibilities, it can open the door to more discussions about their own health and how to better care for themselves.
As more and more people become caregivers, respite care will become more crucial. Without the needed relief and time off from caregiving duties, this generation of caregivers will continue to decline in their own health, which could in turn create another generation of people needing caregivers!
If you know someone who is caring for an ill or aging relative, reach out to them. Take some time to listen. Offer some specific help, and let them know that there are services out there to help them. River Oaks Home Care provides respite services in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware Counties. You can learn more about these respite services here or give us a call at 267-755-7500
References:
1 Guengerich, Terri. State Caregiver Profiles 2017–2020.
4ibid. 5National Institute of Health. The Impact of Respite Programming on Caregiver Resilience in Dementia Care: A Qualitative Examination of Family Caregiver Perspectives. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5808833/
6 The Impact of Respite Programming on Caregiver Resilience in Dementia Care: A Qualitative Examination of Family Caregiver Perspectives. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5808833/ 7 ibid. 8RESPITE: Time Out for Caregivers: Fears That Paralyze. https://caregiveraction.org/respite-time-out-caregivers-part-1
9 Time Off for Family Caregivers Can Be Invaluable. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2019/respite-care.html 10 The Impact of Respite Programming on Caregiver Resilience in Dementia Care: A Qualitative Examination of Family Caregiver Perspectives. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5808833/ 11 ibid.
12 Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping With Stress.
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Tips for managing caregiving responsibilities among siblings
Caring for aging parents or relatives is no easy responsibility. It can be one of the most challenging roles you play. If you are an only child or relative to a senior and helping them manage care, it can be a heavy burden to bear alone. However, when there are multiple siblings or family members who play a part in care management, the waters can be even trickier to navigate.
Here are three tips for overseeing the care of your aging senior along with siblings or family members.
1) Start early
Benjamin Franklin said it best, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
If you can start discussions with your siblings even before Mom and Dad need a lot of (or any) care, you’ll start off on the right foot. You’ll likely head off many future arguments.
In many families, when parents start requiring care, the adult children will either fall into their own assumptions about roles of caregiving (for example, the daughter does the caretaking, while the son covers it financially) or play into the “type” they were in childhood (for example, Sarah was the “responsible” child so she takes on care, while Claire was the “spontaneous” one and can’t handle helping at all.)
The problem with this is that it doesn’t take into consideration the current situation, strengths, or abilities of each person. Even if Sarah was the “responsible” one as a child, perhaps now she has a child of her own with disabilities who requires a lot of care.
Even if you can start the conversation of “What do you think taking care of Mom and Dad would look like for us?” that will set you up for future discussions. When the time comes for a serious plan to be put in place, you should arrange a family meeting with all those who would be involved (siblings, close friends, other relatives).
When examining the situation and deciding solutions, be as specific as possible. Write down all the responsibilities and requirements of caregiving. When you’re deciding who should do what, be sure to take into account your own strengths, abilities, and limitations.
Another topic to review early on is any legal documents or decisions your parents have already made, such as a living will (also known as a healthcare direction) or power of attorney, and whether or not a will has been completed. It’s also important to know the location of these documents.
The key to everything is communication. One meeting or conversation is not enough. It’s an on-going process.
2) Develop your self-awareness
When it comes to caregiving, especially when it’s your own parents, there are a lot of emotions involved. Adjusting to the role reversal is difficult for most adult children, then added on are the everyday stresses of “normal life”, too. So, you’ll be experiencing a range of emotions, and then have to work together with other people, who you may be very close with or not so much. This situation is a stimulus for arguments.
Without being aware of and understanding your own emotions, you will simply react according to what your feelings tell you. This leads to acting out, yelling, blaming, and possibly even disengagement. None of these are productive for helping your loved one get the care they need.
Ask yourself questions about why you feel a certain way and what else might be causing it. Perhaps some old sibling rivalries are coming out again. Some clues that you might be acting out of feelings or fighting old battles include using phrases such as “You always do this!” or criticizing the way a sibling feels, such as “You donʼt care anything about Mom.” In these moments, in order to be able to switch to a more productive discussion, you have to be able to identify, pause, and adjust your mind and words. It’s a simple reminder, but try to pause and breath before you say the next thing. Then refocus back on the question or goal at hand.
If you find yourself really struggling, such as every discussion with your siblings turns into a heated argument, you might want to consider professional help. Even if your family doesn’t want to go to therapy together, going alone for yourself can be tremendously constructive. There is no shame in asking for help. When you are better able to manage yourself, your parents will win as well.
3) Discuss with your family how you will address problems
For someone who is conscientious and self-aware, it might come as a surprise to learn that not everyone is proactive about fixing or improving relationships. For example, many people just assume, “That’s just the way Sally is.” or “This is just how we interact.” It may never occur to them that if two people don’t get along they can take steps to improve their interactions.
As you get started on this caregiving journey, it could be helpful to ask your siblings, “If a problem arises among us, how should we resolve it?” You could also approach it as, “What would be the best way for me to discuss a problem with you?” showing that your primary concern is their feelings.
If you feel like you don’t make progress with that strategy, you could simply demonstrate it by saying, “If at any point you feel frustrated or hurt by something that I’ve done, please let me know so that I can correct it or not do it again.”
Another consideration is how each family member will alert the others about problems and how solutions will be made. For example, if you’re at an appointment with your Dad, and the doctor notices a decline and wants to adjust medication or treatment, how will you communicate it to your siblings? How will a decision be made? If you have established the process (for example, first you alert the others by sending an email to everyone providing the basic information, and then a family call or meeting is scheduled), there will be no surprises. No one will be left out. Furthermore, when people know what to look for, they’ll be less likely to miss important communications.
As humans, we’re bound to have disagreements, and in caregiving, there will almost definitely be problems. By addressing the situation early on, being aware of your emotions, and developing a process for resolving issues, you and your siblings will be better able to keep your focus on your parents and helping them to be as healthy and happy as possible.
If you have a senior living alone or far away, it’s likely that you feel concerned about their safety. Even with the diligence of several siblings taking care of mom and dad, it’s important to help reduce risks and increase safety in their living space. You can use our Senior At-Home Safety Checklist, which is a free comprehensive home safety checklist that will help you systematically go through each area of the home to check for common hazards and make sure the proper safety measures are in place. If you think your parents or relative would benefit from non-medical in-home care, you can learn more about our services here.
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1Russo, Francine. (2011). Caregiving with Your Siblings: As a Family, Carefully Consider—or Reconsider—the Caregiving Responsibilities. Family Caregiver Alliance. https://www.agingcare.com/articles/sibling-relationships-resolving-issues-while-caring-for-parents-2 03842.htm
2 Family Caregiver Alliance. (2003). Holding a Family Meeting. https://www.caregiver.org/holding-family-meeting 3 National Institute on Aging. (May 09, 2017). How to Share Caregiving Responsibilities with Family Members.h ttps://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-share-caregiving-responsibilities-family-members
4 Samuels, Claire. (April 25, 2020). How to Stop Family Disputes Over Elderly Parents: End-of-life care and inheritance conflicts emerge https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/family-disputes 5 Bradley Bursack, Carol. (2016). Sibling Relationships: Resolving Issues While Caring for Parents: The Powerful Emotions Involved in Caregiving. https://www.agingcare.com/articles/sibling-relationships-resolving-issues-while-caring-for-parents-2 03842.htm
6 Russo, Francine. (2011). Caregiving with Your Siblings: Clues That You Are Acting out of Emotional Needs or Fighting Old Battles . https://www.agingcare.com/articles/sibling-relationships-resolving-issues-while-caring-for-parents-2 03842.htm
7 ibid
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Winter weather can bring special challenges and circumstances to seniors and their caregivers. By taking a little extra precaution, you can be prepared for whatever the winter weather may bring your way.
Top 5 Winter Weather Risks:
Home power outages
Colder weather
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Outdoor dangers
Nutrition and staying healthy
Home Preparation for Power Outages:
Sudden power outages can be scary and frustrating, especially if they last for more than a few minutes. Prepare your home in case there is a power outage, so you’ll be ready when it goes dark. Put together an emergency preparedness kit in case of a prolonged or widespread power outage.
Emergency Preparedness Kit:
Water – One gallon per person, per day (2-week supply).
Non-perishable food (2-week supply).
Flashlight
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA weather Radio, if possible)
Extra batteries
First Aid Kit
Medications (7-day supply) and required medical items.
Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
Copies of personal documents (medication list and medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, Insurance policies)
Cell phone with chargers
Family and Emergency Contact information.
Extra Cash
If someone is dependent on electric-powered, life-sustaining equipment, include backup power in your plan.
Keep a non-cordless phone in your home. It will likely work even if the power is out.
Cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia – a condition where the body temperature dips too low. More than half of hypothermia-related deaths were of people over the age of 65, according to the CDC (www.cdc.gov)
Bundle up – Keep indoor temperatures warm and dress in layers. If going outside in very cold temperatures, cover all exposed skin. Use a scarf to cover your mouth and protect your lungs. When venturing outside, make sure you are outfitted with:
Warm socks.
A hat.
Gloves.
A scarf.
A heavy coat.
Prevent Falls in Slippery conditions – Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. Falls are a leading cause of death from injury in men and women over the age of 65 (www.cdc.org). Help prevent falls in winter weather:
Stay indoors until roads are clear and conditions have dried.
Wear shoes with good traction and non-skid soles.
Replace a worn cane tip.
Take shoes off immediately after coming indoors.
Prevent Carbon monoxide poisoning:
Carbon monoxide is gas that cannot be seen or smelled, making it nearly impossible to detect unless you have an alarm. Using the fireplace, gas heaters or lanterns can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep seniors safe by making sure they have a current carbon monoxide detector and check batteries regularly.
Avoid leaks and poisoning by having any active fireplace or natural gas heater inspected to ensure it is properly vented.
Outdoor Safety:
Driving and walking in harsh winter conditions can pose health hazards. Stay indoors during severe winter weather and follow these tips if and when you must go outside:
Dress warm and wear the proper footwear to help prevent slips and falls.
Make sure the path to your door, garage and mailbox are shoveled and free of debris.
Use salt to melt icy sidewalks and steps or cover the ice with something gritty such as sand or cat litter.
Take your time to reduce your risk of falling
Good Nutrition:
Proper nutrition in the winter months can boost immunity and help provide seniors with much-needed nutrients to ward off the germs that cause colds and the flu and even help minimize a cold’s duration.
Nutrition tips for your best Immunity:
Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables rich in nutrients such as citrus, cabbage, broccoli, pumpkin, sweet potato and spinach.
Fight infections with Zinc. Zinc is found in fish, oysters, poultry, eggs, milk, unprocessed grains, and cereals.
Drink hot tea to help ward off germs.
Include good bacteria in your diet. Products such as kefir, yogurt and sauerkraut provide live cultures that help fight off infections.
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As experienced Home Care Transition Service providers, we know that the journey home after a hospital or nursing home stay is a critical step in recovery, and it’s one that should never be taken alone. River Oaks Home Care’s Transition Service is designed to make this process safe, smooth, and stress-free for both seniors and their families. By putting the right caregivers in place, we help reduce the risk of hospital readmissions, ensure care plans are followed, and provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved one is in capable, compassionate hands.
What is the River Oaks Home Care Transition Service?
Our Care Transition Service ensures your loved ones are well-received back home from hospitals and nursing homes. Why is it important to have our caregivers in place for this? The answer is simply to reduce hospital readmissions for our loved ones. We don’t want them going back on re-admissions again and being treated for the same thing. It also eases out stress within the family in general, knowing fully well you don’t have to worry brings peace of mind.
Our main goal is to achieve a 100% recovery with our clients by making sure that the plan of care is followed, medication reminders are in place, preventing falls, and also ensuring that scheduled appointments with primary care physicians are not missed.
Recovering at home should feel comforting, not overwhelming. With River Oaks Home Care’s Transition Service, your loved one receives the support, attention, and guidance they need to heal fully and safely. From medication reminders to preventing falls and keeping important appointments, we’re here to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Let us help you protect their health and your peace of mind—because every step toward recovery matters.
If you or someone you love can benefit from our care transitions services (a family member can be employed to take care of you or your loved one), please give us a call at 267-755-7500.
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Caring for an ALS patient requires patience, compassion, and a deep understanding of the challenges this progressive disease brings. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—often called Lou Gehrig’s disease—affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, loss of mobility, and difficulty with basic daily functions. As symptoms advance, the need for consistent, attentive support becomes essential—not just for the patient’s comfort and safety, but for the well-being of their family caregivers. At River Oaks Home Care, we understand the unique demands of ALS care and are dedicated to providing the hands-on, non-medical assistance that allows our clients to maintain dignity and quality of life.
What is ALS?
It is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It is also a debilitating disorder of the motor nerves that rapidly causes progressive muscle weakness and spasms.
According to the ALS Association, most people with ALS are diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 70, with some rare cases of people in their twenties and thirties. Most ALS patients live for 3 to 5 years after diagnosis. However, about 10% also get the chance to live for 10 years or more.
Approximately 6,000 people are diagnosed every year, and this diagnosis occurs around the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries, where anyone can be affected. A few signs and symptoms of ALS include:
Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, and breathing.
Maintaining good posture can be difficult when holding one’s head up.
Tripping and falling.
Trouble with activities of daily living.
Difficulty walking.
Uncontrollable periods of laughing and crying.
Muscle cramps and twitches.
River Oaks Home Care is committed to stepping in with round-the-clock, hands-on non-medical care. We are here to relieve families who are the caregivers, making sure our ALS clients are well taken care of.
We are dedicated to helping seniors continue to experience the richness of life. Call us today: 267-755-7500.
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