If you find yourself caring for an aging loved one, you are not alone!
Consider the following:
Nearly a quarter (23.9%) of U.S. households are now involved in caring for an elderly family member or relative, spending an average of 20 hours a week in caregiving related chores.
Some 80% of caregivers provide unpaid assistance seven days a week. More than 60% of all family caregivers say they have suffered from depression.
You can’t give the best care to a relative unless you care for yourself as well.
You work long hours with no pay. And you wouldn’t trade jobs with anyone in the world. But everybody needs a break sometimes. A caregiver respite lets you recharge while knowing your loved ones are getting the care they need.
Affinity Home Care can help!
Qualified, caring, trained, insured, bonded, screened, and flexible caregivers who can help you take a few hours, without feeling guilty or stressed, while you take care of yourself or other members of your family. Our caregivers can assist your elderly loved one(s) for a few hours a week, a few hours a day, or more. Giving yourself a little bit of time away may be just what the doctor ordered and will help you to be a much better caregiver.
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In-home assessment. We routinely carry out in-home assessments that result in customized care plan for your loved ones. You may choose to then hire us to help you carry out part of the care plan, or you simply be able to use the care plan to improve your ability to care for your loved one.
Access to information and training for caregivers. We have access to, and offer, a wealth of information, training and resources for caregivers.
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Fall-prevention assessments and training. One of the largest sources of injures amongst seniors is falling. We can help you assess the risks your loved one faces and provide education on how to minimize the risk of falling.
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Home safety checks – Click here for more information.
Support and Understanding. Our staff can help you get connected with support groups and individuals in your area that will help you care for your loved one(s).
In addition to what we provide, we offer you the following links to other organizations
that offer support and services that may assist you to care for your loved ones:
American Health Care Association:
Community Health Accreditation Partner:
Alzheimer’s Association:
American Stroke Association:
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation:
National Stroke Association:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education:
Administration on Aging:
National Stroke Association – Vascular Dementia:
Stroke Association of Florida:
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America:
Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach County:
Lewy Body Dementia Association:
PubMed Health – Stroke:
ADRC Broward County:
Family Caregiver Alliance:
American Parkinson Disease Association:
APDA – Florida:
National Parkinson Foundation:
Google – Review: