Managing primary caregiver burnout
Caring for my adult son with special needs by myself has become exhausting. I feel incredibly overwhelmed every day. Are there any programs that offer respite care to give families a break?
Caring for my adult son with special needs by myself has become exhausting. I feel incredibly overwhelmed every day. Are there any programs that offer respite care to give families a break?
Caregiving is an incredibly demanding role, and it is completely normal to feel burnt out. Our family was struggling until we learned about family support services approved by OPWDD . We accessed these programs through Gateway, and they provided us with essential respite care and counseling. Having a professional step in for a few hours a week gave us the much-needed break to recharge. They also assist with the complex funding paperwork, which took a massive burden off our shoulders. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please reach out to them; they genuinely care about helping families stay strong.