Respite Care

Why Respite Care is Important

According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, approximately 25% of American adults 18 years of age and older acted as a primary caregiver for an ill, aging, or disabled family member in the past 30 days.

While caring for an aging or disabled loved one is of the most selfless things you can do, your generosity could come at great cost – financially, physically, and emotionally.

Consider that more than 60% of family caregivers have cut back on work hours, taken a leave of absence, or made other career changes in order to meet their caregiving responsibilities. Half were late to work or had to leave early, and 1 in 5 reported that caregiving had created a financial strain.

Family caregivers are also more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, use psychoactive medications, have worse self-reported physical health, experience compromised immune function, and even die prematurely.

When a family caregiver is under constant stress, those under their care will suffer as well. In fact, caregiver stress is recognized as a leading risk factor for elder abuse.

Graceful Day’s customized and flexible respite care plans can provide all of the non-medical
support, one-one assistance, and companion your loved one needs to remain safe and secure
at home, while you take a little time for yourself:

Planning and preparing nutritionally sound meals from favorite family recipes and in accordance with all medical guidelines.
Medication management.
Routine, light housekeeping and laundry.
Assistance with personal care, including bathing and toileting.
Escorts to doctors’ appointments or social engagements.
A chance to engage in fulfilling daily activities through Graceful Day’s “Compassion Plan.”

Our highly-trained Graceful Day caregivers can visit for a few hours or several days each week, giving you the opportunity to run errands, attend to your own medical needs, or socialize with friends and family. We can also arrange extended live-in care so you can finally take that long- awaited vacation.

And while you’re away, you can rest easy knowing your loved one’s respite caregiver has
undergone a strict screening and hiring process. In most circumstances, we can provide this care in coordination with your loved one for far less than the cost of assisted living.

At Graceful Day, we understand that families depend on our expertise to provide quality care and experiences. If you’re ready to explore the best solution for in-home respite care, call 310-953- 4692.

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