What are the benefits of respite care in Barnet & Edgware

If you are a family carer it can be challenging to find a respite care provider who is suited for your family and loved one’s specific requirements. 

At Right at Home Barnet & Edgware we know first-hand how important family carers are and how much is required of them. That being said, family CareGivers still need a break and time to themselves, just like the rest of us. Many families in Barnet & Edgware rely on our respite services. They feel secure knowing that their loved one is in safe hands.

What is respite care?

Respite care is temporary care to provide relief for a primary CareGiver. Often this is a family member caring for a loved one. You may need someone to cover a permanent CareGiver’s time off, or alternatively, respite homecare may simply provide extra assistance as and when you and your family need it. 

Our respite care services in Barnet & Edgware can be planned as a one-off or regular weekly visits, to provide peace of mind that your loved one is in safe hands. 

Our CareGivers are trained in personal care and can help clients with washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and grooming. 

As part of our respite service the CareGiver is also able to help around the house with light housework. This will reduce housework for the family and keep the clients home clean and safe.

Why is respite care important for family CareGivers?  

Respite care is essential for family carers because it provides them a much-needed break from the tough and sometimes exhausting role of caring for a loved one. We often find that family carers in Barnet & Edgware experience physical, emotional, or mental fatigue due to their Caregiving responsibilities, and the right respite care can help reduce some of that stress.

By taking some time out from their caregiving duties, family carers can recharge and attend to their own needs. This can improve their overall well-being and mental health, and reduce the possibility of burnout.

The benefits of respite care in Barnet & Edgware

Relief for family 

Family carers work extremely hard day in and day out to ensure their loved one's health is maintained. However, when someone is continuously caring for others it can be difficult to take time for themselves.

Having a respite care partner, for either short-term one-off support or more long-term regular care relief, can be the perfect way for family CareGivers to refresh and tend to their own needs and wellbeing.

Respite care can help both family who are caring for their loved ones benefit from much-needed  social interaction. For carers, a break from caring gives them the time to catch up with friends, socialise and meet new people or enjoy their hobbies. However it also helps loved ones interact with other people and experience or learn new things.

Some activities our respite Clients in Barnet & Edgware often enjoy are…

Bridge Clubs 

One of our Clients in Edgware attends a community bridge club accompanied by the Caregiver. This allows the Client to socialise with other people within the community as well as get a change of environment. 

Fitness Centre or groups 

One of our CareGivers supports a Client who has dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and mobility issues with walking, going to gym regularly. He benefited with becoming fitter again, controlled diabetes and normal blood pressure. His mobility also improved which meant that he could go on a holiday with his family and adapted healthy lifestyle. This not only helped him but his family who then adapted to this good habits.

Respite care for people with dementia:

Our Barnet & Edgware-based CareGivers understand the difficulties associated with living with dementia. More importantly, we can support your loved one to remain living independently in the comfort of their own home.

Right At Home Barnet & Edgware will work with Clients and their loved ones to provide:

• respite care, to allow family carers to take a break
• emotional support 
• access to local services
• personal care and complex care, where required
• a personalised care package to anticipate and meet changing needs.

Respite care personalised to you: 

Respite care can offer access to professional CareGivers who have specialised training, skills, and experience in caring for people with specific needs or conditions. This helps ensure Clients receive suitable care for their particular situation.

Peace of mind for families:

It can be hard  for family carers to trust carers to share the care responsibilities of a loved one, even for a short space of time. However, choosing the right homecare provider who understands each individual  situation and circumstances can give family CareGivers peace of mind that their loved ones are in the right hands.

When reviewing respite care providers in Barnet & Edgware, it’s important family carers consider how the respite carer will build a strong relationship in a short space of time. As well as offering  our CareGivers with specialised training, we also ensure our Clients receive a minimum one-hour visit. This helps ensure all care

Improving family relationships

Due to family carers having time for themselves, respite care can help improve family relationships. Family carers often return from time off feeling more refreshed with less tension so relationships between family members can be more positive. By taking a break from caring duties, family CareGivers can also provide more quality care when they return.

How can Right at Home Barnet & Edgware help with respite care?

At Right at Home Barnet & Edgware, we know how much responsibility family carers carry and how difficult arranging respite care can be. We will do everything we can to help relieve those concerns and make the process as stress-free  as possible. We’ll take time to get to know your individual situation and ensure your loved one receives the most suitable care for their circumstances.

Our CareGivers in Barnet & Edgware are matched to Clients based on personalities and shared interests, so your loved one can build strong bonds with their carers and you can rest assured that they are in the right hands.

For more information on our respite services in Barnet & Edgware and how they can help your family, contact our friendly team today.