Lack of sleep makes it hard to provide care

Performing any type of job or upholding any responsibility is extremely difficult when you’re sleep deprived—but caregivers are experiencing lack of sleep at a higher rate than many other professions. Caring for a loved one is exhausting, and even after a long day of work, caregivers still struggle to get enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of caregivers report sleeping less than 7 hours a night, which is the minimum recommended amount for adults. Those caring for seniors with dementia experience more disturbances during the night, with 41% reporting that they are awakened by the person they’re caring for.  

What a lack of sleep does to caregivers 

Heather Glen Senior Living understands the struggle at-home caregivers experience by tending to a loved one. Changes in sleeping habits is one symptom of caregiver burnout, which is also known to contribute to an overwhelming fatigue and lack of energy, changes in eating habits, feelings of hopelessness, shifts in mood and a compromised immune system. In addition to the effect sleep deprivation has on your ability to give proper care, poor slumber is also linked to a multitude of health problems, including memory issues, trouble concentrating, high blood pressure, higher risk for diabetes, weight gain, high risk of heart disease and more. 

Where caregivers can go for help 

One of the best courses of action a caregiver can take for themselves, and the person they’re caring for, is asking for help when the duties have become too much on your mind and body. The first step in ensuring your loved one is receiving the highest level of care is finding a premier personal care home that you can trust. Luckily for seniors and their burnt-out caregivers  in Lehigh Valley and the surrounding areas, Heather Glen Senior Living is here to provide the best experience possible for everyone. 

How Heather Glen Senior Living is different 

Heather Glen Senior Living’s first commitment is providing the best care and assistance available for our residents. Not only do we have high standards for the hiring of our caregivers and staff, we also employ more credentialed caregivers than others in our industry and a larger staff. We create a homelike environment with a focus on comfort and compassion, featuring an apartment-style layout with upscale dining and amenities. From a fitness area and lounges with TVs to cozy reading nooks and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, residents and their visiting friends and family have so much to enjoy about our community. 

In addition to the standard personal care option, Heather Glen Senior Living’s Memory Care Care Community emphasizes the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual and environmental aspects of wellness. Our community is designed to help residents with memory loss feel safe, secure and cared for. 

If you’re experiencing the side effects of sleep deprivation or caregiver burnout, now’s the time to find premier care in the Lehigh Valley. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact us online or call us at (610) 841-4478.