I see you in the grocery store or out in the community. You're caring for a loved one whose health is complicated or deteriorating, maybe an elderly parent or medically-complex spouse or adult child, and you're exhausted. The daily grind is wearing on you. You need help, but you're not sure where to turn. 

My guest for this episode knows the landscape well. Rod Lane is the Owner and Executive Director of Visiting Angels in Springfield, Illinois. He shares his passion for home services, as well as helpful perspective about the support offered by Visiting Angels' caregivers. 

I ask Rod the questions you most want answered. What is the difference between home services, home health care and home hospice care? What supports do home services caregivers provide? How are needs assessed? What if my loved one isn't open to support from professional caregivers? How much do home services cost, and what resources might help with those expenses? How do I access services designed specifically to support U.S. military veterans? Where do I look online for home services care options? Rod also shares his thoughts on self-care for family caregivers, and a word of encouragement about mindset. 

I'm thrilled to share this conversation and resource information about Visiting Angels. Whether you live in the Central Illinois area or elsewhere, I believe it's important to know about resources that may lighten your load in the short term and help preserve your health for the long run.

Resources:

Website for Visiting Angels, Springfield, IL, https://www.visitingangels.com/springfieldil/home

Facebook page for Visiting Angels, Springfield, IL

https://www.facebook.com/VAngelCentralIl

Facebook page for Visiting Angels, Nationwide

https://www.facebook.com/VisitingAngelsCorporate