Preventing Care Giver Burnout

Most people can look back fondly on their childhood days, knowing that their parents would take care of their every need.  They grow up and marry their soulmate, finding comfort and security in that relationship.  The passage of time, however, can lead to a significant shift in a relationship with a spouse or parent.  At some point, most people will become a caregiver for their loved ones.  The pressure and stress related to that new role is often overwhelming.

Caregiver burnout  is defined as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude -- from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned.  The symptoms of caregiver burnout can include withdrawal from loved ones, loss of interest in normal activities, feeling sad or helpless, changes in appetite and sleep patterns and irritability.

Caregivers often feel confused by their new relationship with a spouse or parent and set unrealistic expectations for themself in that new role. They often try to handle the entire responsibility for care giving until they reach a point of exhaustion.  They often believe that the only options include allowing strangers into their home or placing their loved one in a nursing home.

Bon Vivant Adult Day Club can help with caregiver burnout.  We are the premier adult day care center in South County.  Adult day care centers provide a place for seniors to receive care and companionship during the day, while their caregiver receives a respite from the difficulty of care giving.  Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is very cost effective, saving thousands of dollars when compared to home health or a nursing home.

Our mission at Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is to ensure our members enjoy Good Living Longer.  We welcome you to come by for our “It’s Just Lunch” opportunity.  Your loved one can enjoy a free lunch with our members while you tour the facility and gain insight and knowledge into how adult day care can help prevent caregiver burnout and provide significant benefits for your loved one. 

Bon Vivant Adult Day Club is an adult day care located in Fenton.  We accept Medicaid, long term care insurance and private pay.  We are licensed in Missouri and welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your loved ones to answer any questions you have about adult day care.  Please feel free to visit our website at www.goodlivinglonger.com or call us at 636-343-1600.