Most people caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s or dementia from home are barely able to afford necessities. Paying someone to come in for a few hours so you can take a trip to the gym or just wander through the mall is just not something you’re able to do. However, what if it didn’t cost you anything to take a few hours to recharge once a week?

Find a caregiver partner that you can swap duties with. Perhaps your neighbor is a mom who isn’t handy. She can spend a few hours in your home with your loved one while her kids are at school. In exchange, you repair her plumbing leak and then head for the golf course for an hour of well deserved relaxation.

Does anyone else have creative ways to get a bit of you time?

Posted by on 11.09.2006 • Caregiver Support