Positives of respite care

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  • Positives of respite care
    • Reduces stress for the carer and family - often leading to greater levels of patience and a renewed sense of purpose
    • Relieves feelings of frustration and exhaustion, increasing well-being
    • Allows the carer time to interact with family, friends, and the wider community
    • Improved relationship between carer and the individual being cared for
    • Allows the person receiving care valuable interaction with other people and helps the carer to enjoy life
    • Improves a carer's energy levels
    • Can lead to the primary carer maintaining a sense of identity
    • Allows the carer to see more clearly and keep things in proper perspective. Might have time to think of better wats of doing things and other resources that they can tap into

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