Opening your doors for an aging senior is purely a labor of love act. Although, you would not have cared for your loved one any other way, you still need to take some time out to enjoy doing the things you love. It is actually imperative to take care of yourself to be strong for your loved one. You might have been invited to a friend or relative’s home for the holidays, but felt you could not go because you needed to stay home with your loved one.

You do not have to bear all the responsibility alone. There are nurse’s aides who will gladly come to your home and share in on the responsibility of caring for the senior. These aides are highly trained and come recommended by their agency. Your loved one is guaranteed to receive the best care in your absence.

Aides are qualified to assist with personal daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, clothing and feedings where necessary. You will be able to continue on with your holiday plans and visit your friends and family. Whether you want to spend a night out of town or just handle holiday shopping and planning locally, you can hire a home health caregiver to come in your home and help.

Everyone deserves a break to enjoy the holidays. You can do this knowing that your family member is in quality and well-capable hands. The best holiday gift to you will be a peace of mind knowing you can leave home without stress-free. Most family caregivers find after having a nurse’s aide in the home to help they want them long-term, that can be arranged with a qualified agency. To find out more about the process of hiring qualified nurse’s aides for the holiday season or long-term contact us.