Being a caregiver can sometimes be a lonely job. Staying indoors with the person under your care may feel confining, restricting, and sad. It can keep you away from the activities you used to do and hobbies you enjoy. As a companion for someone who has unique challenges and needs, you may not be able to see family and friends for long periods of time – your own mental stability may suffer.

It’s important for you to recognize the dangers of isolation and to take the required steps to provider yourself some relief, so you can continue to live a full and satisfied life. Here are a couple suggestions:

Find a Support Group

Often what you need is to surround yourself with people who understand exactly what you’re going through. People who have been or are currently living in the same experience. Check online for a local support group for caregivers and try to attend meetings in person.

Exercise Regularly

It’s a known fact that regular exercise boosts your mood and energy levels. When you feel weary of caregiving, trust the research, and begin a regular exercise regimen. You’ll gain more energy instead of feeling wiped out.

Find Reliable Respite Care

For most out-of-the-house activities, you may need someone to take over your caregiving duties for a few hours so you can take a break without worrying too much about your loved one.

If you need a break as a caregiver, it’s more than okay to hire someone who can take over your responsibilities for a little while.

Contact Lowenhill Home Care Services for reliable and affordable respite care services, here.

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It’s unavoidable for people to develop a few misconceptions about the home care system as it may be something unfamiliar to them. These misconceptions, however, are what is keeping them from getting the many benefits that come with getting home care. Here are some of the most common misconceptions we hear from prospective clients.

1. Seniors will be stuck with the caregiver they are assigned at day one, doesn’t matter if they don’t like or don’t trust the person.

   This is usually never the case with most home care providers like Lowenhill Home Care Services. Before assigning you with a full-time caregiver, we will ask you a series of questions designed to help us find you the perfect match for you..

2. Caregivers don’t genuinely care about their clients.

   You will have the opportunity to meet all of our staff before they start working with you for you to assess their performance and see if they are compatible to what your loved one needs. Our direct care workers are compassionate, committed, and highly trained to provide you with the right kinds of services.

3. Home care is too expensive.

As it is with many things, the cost that is associated with a service always becomes the dominant concern of the client. However, facts suggest that home care is not only the preferred option but it’s also the most cost-efficient. Additionally, the consultation to find out if home care is indeed a good solution for your situation is free. A care plan is also tailored at the time of the meeting, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be getting from your care provider.

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