10 Tips for Family Caregivers
and Helpful Respite Support Information
Here are 10 Tips from the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) CaregiverAction.org, to aid you in knowing how to take a much needed break and to help you keep your sanity.
- Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!
- Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.
- Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you.
- Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.
- Caregiving is hard work so take respite breaks often.
- Watch out for signs of depression and don't delay getting professional help when you need it.
- Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one.
- Organize medical information so it's up to date and easy to find.
- Make sure legal documents are in order.
- Give yourself credit for doing the best you can in one of the toughest jobs there is!
RESPITE STAYS: DuBois Village Personal Care and DuBois Nursing Home offer respite stay options for caregivers who need rest and recovery themselves. Your loved one will be well-taken care of, we can assure your peace of mind on that, and you can take care of yourself, get caught-up on your tasks, go out to lunch with a friend, or just take your time shopping. Whatever you choose to do is up to you1 your loved one will be just fine 1 staying with us. Respite stays are from 7 days up to 30-days1 and DuBois Village will extend the stay if you feel you need even more time.
If you would like more information on respite stays at DuBois Continuum of Care Community, please call 814-375-9100 and ask for Becky.