{"id":1401,"date":"2020-01-09T16:32:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T16:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/blog\/middletn\/?p=538"},"modified":"2020-01-09T16:32:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T16:32:21","slug":"elderly-care-pulaski-tn-whats-your-plan-for-respite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/middletn\/blog\/elderly-care-pulaski-tn-whats-your-plan-for-respite\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Your Plan for Respite?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block block--freeform\"><div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>When you plan for something, it\u2019s more likely that you\u2019re prepared for it. That\u2019s definitely the case with <em><strong>respite time<\/strong><\/em>. Not planning for respite means that it\u2019s really easy for you to forget all about it, which is a mistake.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What Do You Need?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_539\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-539\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-539\" src=\"http:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/blog\/middletn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bigstock-business-woman-13970774-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Elderly Care Pulaski TN - What\u2019s Your Plan for Respite?\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elderly Care Pulaski TN &#8211; What\u2019s Your Plan for Respite?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Everyone has different needs when it comes to respite. You might want one afternoon a month where you go to a movie with a friend. Or you might want time twice a week to spend catching up on a variety of errands. Whatever it is, that\u2019s your unique experience and need taking and you need to honor it. Your needs for respite may change over time and that\u2019s perfectly normal. Make sure you accommodate those changes when they arise.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Who Can Step In?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Some caregivers have family members who can step in and offer assistance, especially with respite. If that describes your situation, that\u2019s a wonderful thing. You might start by making a list of people you can talk to about respite times and see if their schedule matches up with your needs. Some family members and friends are going to feel more comfortable than others with this type of help, so you may want to brainstorm a larger list than you think you need.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cNo\u201d Doesn\u2019t Mean You Have No Options<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lots of times caregivers hear \u201cno\u201d from the folks they\u2019ve opted to ask about respite time and get discouraged. Hearing no can actually be good news, especially if the people you\u2019re asking aren\u2019t sure they can help your senior in the ways she needs help. Also, it\u2019s important to remember that a no now doesn\u2019t mean no forever. You may simply need to look into other options, like elderly care providers. They can offer experienced respite care on your timetable, which is exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Set up Dates and Times for Respite and Stick with Them<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got a better idea what you need and who can help, it\u2019s time to set up your schedule. Mark a few dates and times on the calendar that you want to take respite time and make sure you\u2019ve got coverage for those times. The only other thing you need to do is to stick with those appointments you\u2019ve made with yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Respite isn\u2019t something that you should feel guilty about or that you should avoid taking. Respite is a crucial part of keeping you healthy as a caregiver and as a person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If you or an aging loved-one are considering <a href=\"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/middletn\/faq\/\">Elderly Care Services in Pulaski TN<\/a>, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts at Home. Serving Middle Tennessee (Nashville, Brentwood, Bell Meade, Franklin, Spring Hill, Columbia, Pulaski, and more!) Call today: 629-203-7925.     <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tElderly Care Pulaski TN-Having a respite plan means you\u2019re going to be far more likely to experience respite. 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