Informal care support (Wmo)
When are you a caregiver?
Are you caring for a loved one who is chronically ill, has a disability or mental health issues, or is in need of help? Then you are a caregiver. Even if this care feels obvious. For example, if you are caring for your child with a disability.
You care for your loved one because you have a special bond. Often you don't have a choice, you are simply needed and are not paid for it. It starts with occasionally doing an errand or going to the doctor Until you suddenly care for that person almost daily. For example, you also give medication, help with showering or you do the administration.
As a caregiver, you often have a lot to deal with. Caring for someone is rewarding, but it can also be a burden. Finding a good balance between caregiving tasks and, for example, work, family and free time is therefore very important.
To prevent the caregiving from becoming too heavy and you from becoming unbalanced, inZet can support you in your caregiving tasks. As a caregiver, you can go there for information and advice, caregiver support and support for the person you care for. Together we will look at what support you need exactly. Look at the website of inZet for more information.
Respite and Respite Care
Respite care is a temporary, full or partial takeover of care tasks, with the aim of giving the informal caregiver a break. By occasionally being free from care tasks, informal caregivers can better balance their own lives and continue to care for their loved one for longer.
For more information, watch the video from Mantelzorg.NL 'What is respite care' .
There are different forms of respite care: