Taking a Break

'Pursed lips' and 'smiling eyes'.  Sometimes you just laugh or cry. 

Because of a few family needs, I am taking a short break.  I will have an email site up soon, so you can talk to me about some of the confidential situations you may be having.  Remember, I can only give you my opinion and share my experiences.  Hopefully, you can gleen from my choices, and enjoy this most challenging, precious time with your loved one. 

Hospice of the Valley:  602-530-6900

Info@hov.org

Respite:

With Hospice of the Valley, every 30 days, the caregiver is encouraged to take a five day break.  It may have changed, but regardless, 'taking a break' is ESSENTIAL to the health, well being, and frame of mind of the caregiver.  It is ESSENTIAL.  This may come in many different forms ie, a short trip, rotating caregiving with family members, hiring a part-time caregiver, using the HOV Respite Plan, etc.