You may be one of 25 million Americans who spend all or part of their day assisting five million family members or friends who need help to remain at home.
According to the Administration on Aging, the great majority of caregivers are women - a quarter of whom care for both older parents and children. Half of all caregivers also work outside the home. Often, caregivers find themselves overwhelmed and stressed out.
What You Need To Know.Most older people prefer to remain at home and as a result, they can sometimes overlook the effects of aging. Too often, the family members try to become all things to all people. It's important to realize that you aren't alone and you don't have to take on all the responsibilities.
Interim HomeStyle Services can provide the help you need to maintain balance in your life, and make sure your loved one is safe at home. It may only require someone coming into the house for four hours a week to read or share other social activities. Or, it could mean a live-in companion who can shop, drive to the doctor and assist with other activities of daily living. Having a trained professional assess the individual's needs and getting appropriate help with some of the day-to-day tasks can reduce the level of stress and promote better family relationships. It could be a little help or a lot, for a short respite or long-term. Interim HomeStyle Services wants to help you and your loved one make the most of life.
