As our loved ones grow older, we must be more vigilant to ensure they continue living comfortably, happily, healthily, and safely in their homes. This is especially true because it can be challenging for our senior loved ones to admit that they need home care assistance. And for us, a senior’s friends and family, it can be challenging to see the signs that they need additional support to maintain their health, happiness, and independence.

As people age, they often need extra help in their day-to-day lives. This responsibility tends to fall on family members or close friends. The experience of caring for a loved one can be different for different people. While caregivers can find fulfillment in supporting an aging loved one, caregiving for a senior is still demanding. After all, as a caregiver, your other everyday responsibilities don’t just disappear because you are taking care of your loved one. The combined stress can present additional physical and emotional challenges, and it’s important as a caregiver to take care of yourself. Respite care services can help alleviate caregiver stress and fatigue and give you time to care for yourself.