When a loved one is struggling at home, it’s only natural to want to help. But what happens when supporting their needs means that you are no longer able to meet your own?
Caring for a loved one isn’t easy – especially when it adds to an already packed schedule of work and life commitments. When it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to juggle school runs, work meetings and housework tasks, adding caring responsibilities into the mix can feel overwhelming and exhausting.
Seeking a little help doesn’t mean abandoning your loved one or their care needs – utilising the support services available protects your wellbeing and your relationship with your loved one. Taking a step back – in a way that feels comfortable, and even if only temporarily – enables you to get back to being family.
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A little respite, some help and some company
Somerset Care’s range of care services can help to relieve the pressure on you, while ensuring that your loved one receives the support they need to stay safe and well.
Home care offers support with household chores and personal care. A professional carer will visit your loved one at home to help with daily tasks like washing and dressing, preparing meals, administering medication, or supporting them to attend appointments.
A bespoke home care package of ad hoc or ongoing visits will ensure your loved one’s individual care needs are met, while providing you with the reassurance of a wellbeing check when you can’t be there in person.
If you’re worried that your loved one feels lonely during the day – perhaps while you work – day care offers companionship, activities and a home-cooked meal at your local residential care home. As well as receiving individually-tailored care provided by the home’s expert care team, your loved one can join in with activities and entertainment, and enjoy lunch and refreshments throughout the day, while you can breathe easy knowing they are safe, well-fed and in good company.
Home care and day care solutions slot easily into the daily routine, helping to create some much-needed breathing space. Respite breaks complement and extend this by supporting your loved one during a short stay in a care home, such as Cooksons Court or Grovelands in Yeovil. Both homes offer book-ahead respite breaks – ideal if you are going away, have other commitments, or simply need time to recharge your batteries.
Day care visits also enable your loved one to familiarise themselves before staying overnight.
Somerset Care’s home care, day care and respite services support your loved one’s care needs, and enable you to get back to being family.
The award-winning, not-for-profit Somerset Care Group has been providing specialist care and support for 35 years, so you can be confident that that your loved one’s care is in experienced and knowledgeable hands.
For information and advice, please visit somersetcare.co.uk or call our expert care advisors on 0808 175 6584.
