Respite Care: The importance of taking time for caregivers

Respite Care: The importance of taking time for caregivers

Being a caregiver can be rewarding but also be a time-consuming responsibility. At time caregivers can feel drained emotionally and physically. Respite care gives caregivers a much-needed break in order to recharge and restore balance in their lives.

What is respite care?

Respite care is a temporary break to relieve caregivers of their daily responsibilities. Caregivers can use this time to do things they enjoy, like going for walks, fishing, reading a book, or catch up with friends. Caregivers can benefit from a few hours per week to an extended period of respite care.

WRC Senior Services offers respite care programs throughout our facilities. Respite care involves short-term or temporary care of the sick or disabled. These programs are designed to provide relief to the regular caregivers.

If you take care of a family member and would like to take time for yourself, WRC Senior Services is here to help you through our respite stay.

For more resources on caregiver support: https://www.wrc.org/about-wrc-senior-services/resources/