Presented By: Chuck Page

Caring for a loved one may be rewarding and challenging, however, research has shown that the role of being the primary caregiver can sometimes be overwhelming. Millions of people are thrust into caring for family members every day. These family caregivers typically are juggling responsibilities of home and work while caring for a loved one.

Family caregivers face conflicting emotions and a triple jeopardy of stresses which impacts their physical, social, and mental wellbeing.  These triple jeopardy of stresses are:
•    Stress of worrying about loved ones – “Has Mom eaten anything today?”
•    Stress of caring for a loved one – “I love my Dad, but I did not expect this.”
•    Stress of strained family relationships – “I can’t believe my brother hasn’t offered to help.”

The combination of these three stresses and worries are unique, real, and often times debilitating.  Most family caregivers feel helpless, angry, guilty, and tend to withdraw from regular activities and social outings. Yet when the family caregiver is asked, “How are you doing?” the response is, “I’m fine. Everything is fine.”

That response, “FINE,” is a mask that may have dire consequences, and when removed you discover that the family caregiver feels:

Frustrated
Isolated
Neglected
Emotional©

A survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP found that the number one unmet need of family caregivers is finding time for themselves. The number two unmet need was the ability to keep family members safe while at home followed by managing the emotional and physical stress of caring for a loved one.

The bottom-line is family caregivers face conflicting emotions and a triple jeopardy of stresses which impact their physical, social, and mental well being. If you are a family caregiver, be aware of the physical and emotional stresses in your life and remember that it is okay to ask for help. Taking a break is good for both you and your loved one. In fact, taking a break may strengthen your relationship.

Chuck Page is the owner of Stay at Home of Brandywine Valley, which is the leader in the compassionate in-home care market. Located  in Kennett Square, PA. Stay at Home is an affordable, alternative solution for caring for elderly loved ones in the comfort of home while enabling them to maintain their independence. Stay at Home provides non-medical assistance for a variety of activities of daily living and customize a care plan to provide services to meet the specific needs of you and your loved one.

Testimonial:
“I am pleased with your Stay At Home services. You delivered what you said you would. My caregiver is a fine and friendly person. She arrives on time each day as planned, and having the same person each day is wonderful. I would highly recommend Stay At Home.”              ~ E. Jones

Stay at Home (www.stayhomeweb.com) is a network of highly structured business owners dedicated to providing compassionate, dependable, and affordable in-home care to the elderly and those recovering from illness or injury. Chuck Page, the Owner/Administrator of Stay At Home of Brandywine Valley, started his business in 2009.

Stay at Home has more than 24 years of experience in the companion care field and awards franchises only to candidates who have passed a series of rigorous interviews, training, and qualifying tests. Upon completion, Stay at Home provides a structured business model, ongoing training, tools, support, and coaching to ensure the success of each and every franchise.

Page was attracted to Stay at Home because of their family values, unique approach, and easy to follow business model. He notes, “After a great deal of research and discussion with numerous senior care franchises, I was convinced that Stay at Home would help me accomplish my personal and financial goals. In my opinion, Stay At Home’s business model is the best in the industry.”

John Batcheller, president of Stay at Home, states that Chuck Page’s many years of corporate and community experience and his personal integrity to the mission and values of the company make him an ideal candidate for a franchise. “Chuck has a solid business background and palpable compassion for people — it’s the perfect combination for success in this important discipline.”

Are You FINE?
For information or to have a Stay at Home representative speak to your organization on this topic, please contact Chuck Page, Owner & Administrator of Stay At Home of Brandywine Valley, (610) 347-6003 or CPage@StayHomeWeb.com.
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