Taking care of you and your loved ones during the Christmas period
For many people, the Christmas period is quality time: a chance to eat, drink and be merry with their family and enjoy a little time off. However, for those with caring responsibilities, the holiday season can be a little more complicated.
Why is respite care important?
That’s where respite care comes in, giving you a chance to take a break from your usual care responsibilities and maybe visit other family members, hand out your Christmas gifts to friends or just focus on your own health and wellbeing. As the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Whether you’re looking after older people or a vulnerable family member, respite care offers an extra pair of hands when you need it most. As Age UK succinctly puts it: “no one should have no one at Christmas”. This is why we support families with their own respite carer.
How does respite care support the family members?