(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 13, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Rebecca Colmer is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and a caregiving professional who developed MeAndMyCaregivers.com, a communications hub for everyone on the care giving team. Rebecca recently spoke at a meeting where adult caregivers get together to network, share ideas and offer support to one another.

The topic of discussion was respite care. “Respite services cover a wide range,” said Colmer. “They may include volunteer services, adult day care or even a care-receiver’s brief stay in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Respite care can also be provided by a private duty nurse, a family member or a friend to give the primary caregiver a break.”

Rebecca explained the importance of scheduling regular respite care to allow the primary caregiver to have time to him/herself. “It is important that the care-receiver and the care giver have some time away from each other. Without a break, the caregiver can develop stress overload or burnout.”

Rebecca covered the details of planning and topics to discuss with respite caregivers, including emergency procedures, medical needs, daily schedule and other special needs that the care receiver may have. “It is a good idea to have detailed instructions written out and ready for the respite caregiver,” said Rebecca. “Do not wait for an emergency to start answering questions; keep the information with the care-receiver’s other important documents.”

Rebecca Colmer is the creator of the Family Caregiver Organizer which includes a Respite Caregiver Checklist. She is also the founder of http://www.meandmycaregivers.com which is a communications hub with information and resources for everyone on the caregiving team.

Contact:

Rebecca Sharp Colmer
PO Box 157
Chelsea, MI 48118
rsc@MeAndMyCaregivers.com
734-458-1098


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