For families caring for an elderly frail parent at home things can get pretty stressful when holidays are being planned, for various reasons.
Among these are the fact that if you have a parent living with Alzheimer’s for instance, it’s tough enough on that parent to deal with even the smallest of changes to a daily routine, never mind a complete change of scenery.
A parent who is physically disabled in a way that makes travelling and staying in a new place difficult, is also going to find it more of a challenge to do the travelling and to adapt to accommodation that is unfamiliar than it’s worth.
It’s true that for most of us in our latter years routine and familiar surroundings are what brings comfort, knowing where things are and how to get around without any difficulty simply makes life easier.
For someone frail, getting around becomes more and more difficult, and to add a holiday to that is going to emphasise what is already painfully obvious.
Dignity does not disappear with age, in fact, our dignity counts for even more as things get more and more difficult to manage on our own if illness, whether physical or mental, has started taking its toll.
These are all issues that need to be taken into account if you’re caring for an elderly frail or disabled loved one at home, but still need that weekend away or holiday every now and then.
Everyone works hard to earn the time to relax, but it’s not going to be relaxing if you have to worry about whether your parent is safe at home.
Caring for an elderly frail or disabled loved one at home is stressful, no matter how much love is involved. It can be physically and emotionally draining, and as any caregiver will tell you, if you don’t take time out for yourself burnout, anxiety and depression can easily follow.
This is true whether you’re taking a day out from caring, or taking a holiday, it’s the recharging of batteries that you really need to keep the relationship with your parent and the family healthy.
This is where CareChamp certified caregivers and registered nurses are ready to lend a helping hand when you most need it.
As highly trained caregivers in South Africa, CareChamp caregivers have the highest standard of training to bring to the role of caring for your elderly frail or disabled loved one living at home, and a background of the same standard.
Depending on the circumstances, it might be easier for your loved one to meet the caregiver you’ve chosen from the profiles the management team at CareChamp will make available to you, before you leave on holiday or for the weekend.
Easing your elderly frail parent or disabled loved one into the change is going to be a lot easier than to do it at the last minute, which could cause a high level of anxiety and stress before you’ve even left.
Knowing that these professional caregivers are trained in Dementia care, disabled care and frail care, will give you the peace of mind you need to kick back and relax, knowing your loved one is in the best of hands.
Contact CareChamp to discuss exactly what this tremendous team can do to lend a helping hand, you’ll find that tailored plans and affordable home care is all part of the package offered by these professionals.