Tallahassee Based In-Home Care Specialists Hopewell Home Health Care Offering Respite Care Services

Tallahassee, FL, September 14, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Tallahassee based Hopewell Home Health Care in-home care specialists, has recently announced that the company is offering respite services to caregivers who need a break from their daily caregiving duties. Respite care services are designed to ensure that caregivers don’t burn themselves out caring for a loved one.

Brian Moran, RN and Director of Marketing at Hopewell says, "caregiving is an act of love....with consequences." Because caregivers are often supporting a loved one 24-hours-a-day assisting with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, administering medications, and other duties, they run the risk of developing a condition called "caregiver burnout." The Alzheimer's Association in 2007 reported that over 40% of caregivers reported high levels of emotional stress. This 24 hour commitment can often cause significant medical problems for caregiver themselves. Taking regular breaks from the caregiving duties is not only a great way to recharge your batteries, but it may also help prevent caregiver burnout. Caregivers need an occasional time out to run personal errands, doctors appointments or just take time for themselves. Signs of potential caregiver burnout include: insomnia, irritability, guilt, anger and sadness. Caregivers also may exhibit physical ailments such as weight loss, weight gain, increased blood pressure, and increased use of prescription medication such as anti-depressants. It’s for these reasons that studies on caregiver burnout suggest that caregivers take regular breaks from caregiving duties.

Through respite services offered by Tallahassee based in-home care specialists Hopewell Home Health Care, a Certified Nursing Assistant will take care of your loved one according to the families specific requirements. The company offers a free no-cost assessment by a registered nurse to help clients customize the schedule and the specific care needs. By working with an elder care specialist from Hopewell, caregivers can take a break from caregiving duties and have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones will be well taken care of. It’s the ideal solution for a family member who is experiencing the fatigue that can sometimes accompany being a full time caregiver.

To learn more about Hopewell Nursing & Living Assistance’s latest patient services, please visit the company website at www.hopewellcare.com.