Respite Care | Season 1, Episode 31

What should you do when the weight of caregiving becomes too much?

While caring for a loved one is one of the most selfless and important things you could ever do, taking regular breaks to protect your own physical and mental health is crucial.

Caregivers who don't or can't take time to rest and recharge often find themselves in danger of Caregiver Burn Out.

Tune in this week's Ask-A-Nurse episode as Brooke Lounsbury, Registered Nurse, shares what respite care is and offers tips and suggestions for finding respite care near you.

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Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

ARCH National Respite Network:
https://www.CaringVillage.com/arch

National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA):
https://www.NADSA.org

Caring Village - Find a Caregiver:
https://caringvillage.com/homecare

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Brooke worked as a home health and hospice nurse for many years. During her time working with patients and families, she saw the pressures and strain of what caregivers went through while caring for loved ones. Lack of resources to help caregivers prompted her to start a support group for caregivers in her area. Since then Brooke has turned to writing courses for nurses and content writing. In her spare time, she enjoys time with family, her dog and travel.