| If you are providing care to a family member that is | | | | do not have to relocate them in order to find |
| ill or immobile, you know that the experience can be | | | | someone to provide them with care as relocating |
| extremely rewarding. You probably appreciate the | | | | people who are elderly or have trouble moving |
| opportunity to help someone who has been there for | | | | around can be a significant challenge. |
| you in the past, especially in the case of older | | | | Another option to consider is using out of-home |
| parents that now require your assistance. However, | | | | respite care. This is a good choice if your family |
| if you are a family caregiver, you also know that it | | | | member has very significant needs and has trouble |
| can be very stressful and exhausting to help | | | | performing basic tasks. This type of respite care |
| someone through all of their daily tasks. There may | | | | includes residential centers or adult day care |
| be times that you will need to take some time off | | | | programs. This allows you to ensure that someone is |
| from this very demanding job. In some cases, this | | | | available to take care of them at any time they need |
| may be due to changes in your life, such as having | | | | help. If for example, your family member lives with |
| young children at home. Or you may just want to go | | | | you and you are going away on vacation, you may |
| on vacation or to have a little downtime during the | | | | want to have them go to a residential center on a |
| holidays. | | | | temporary basis. |
| Regardless of the reason, when you use respite | | | | Regardless of the type of respite care you decide to |
| care, it can give you an opportunity to relax and | | | | use, it is important that you remember that you are |
| rejuvenate. Having this chance to unwind will allow | | | | performing a significant service by helping to care for |
| you to resume your responsibilities as the family | | | | your family member. It is also extremely challenging |
| caregiver refreshed and energized after your break. | | | | and it is important that you recognize when you are |
| There are different types of respite care to consider | | | | overwhelmed or just need a little extra assistance. |
| when you are in need of extra help. Depending on | | | | You should be honest with yourself and ask family |
| your needs and that of your loved one, you can | | | | members for help or consider a formal respite care |
| choose either in-home or out-of-home respite care. | | | | program that fits your needs. |
| In-home respite care may be a good solution for you | | | | About Home Medical Equipment: |
| if you are in need of general rest or just need a little | | | | Medline was founded in 1966 but its roots date back |
| extra free time during the holidays or around a | | | | 90 years when it started as a garment manufacturer. |
| particularly stressful time for you. With this option, | | | | Since then, Medline has grown into America's largest |
| you can have a home care professional come into | | | | privately-held national manufacturer and distributor of |
| your home for a few hours, an entire day or even | | | | health care supplies and services. Today, Medline |
| longer and provide care to your loved one. You could | | | | manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 |
| also consider having another family member or friend | | | | medical products, encompassing medical-surgical items |
| volunteer to help provide care while you take some | | | | and one of the largest textile lines in the industry. |
| time off to unwind. This is also helpful because you | | | | |