Recent census data reveals that seniors make up an estimated 18% of our population here in Zanesville, Ohio. Many of these local seniors are currently living at home and receiving care from family members.
What if your loved one's needs have increased after an illness or surgery? They may not be ready to commit to long-term assisted living, but they can benefit from assisted living respite care.
Respite care is temporary senior care that centers around rehabilitation and recovery support. Why choose assisted living respite care at Clay Gardens Place? Read on to find out.
The decision to pursue respite care is often made between a senior and their primary caregiver, and we find that the choice is often mutually beneficial. Here are some of the top benefits of respite care for caregivers.
Oftentimes, people who care for their elderly loved ones have other responsibilities, too. When you're juggling multiple obligations, you may not have much time left to take care of yourself.
When you have no time for self-care or you're constantly worried about your loved one's well-being, you may start to experience symptoms of caregiver burnout.
According to AARP, an estimated one-third of familial caregivers express a desire for respite services, but only 14% actually pursue it. We understand that caregiving can take a toll, and you deserve time to recharge.
Many families consider respite care to accommodate specific and temporary health problems. Others seek respite care to accommodate a caregiver's needs or schedule.
For example, maybe you need to travel or you have a hectic work week ahead. It's not always easy to keep up with other areas of your life while making time to care for or check in with your loved one. Respite care allows you to build more flexibility into your schedule.
Even if you don't provide regular care for your loved one, you may worry about their well-being, especially if they live alone. This may worsen at times when your loved one's needs increase, such as after surgery. Respite care provides the perfect solution for any senior who requires professional care for a short duration.
Professional caregivers not only provide assistance and oversight, but they'll keep in touch with you about your loved one's condition. You can rest assured that your loved one is in good hands.
Would your loved one benefit just as much from your continued care as they would from respite care? There are many circumstances in which respite care is the better choice. Here are some of the top reasons your loved one can benefit from assisted living respite care.
Assisted living respite care involves a variety of services, particularly assistance with activities of daily living. For example, caregivers can help respite care residents with:
Many basic needs are addressed right there in the community. Professional caregivers can also contribute to a resident's continuity of medical care by:
Our team at Clay Gardens Place has undergone rigorous training to provide knowledgeable and compassionate care.
During the recovery and rehabilitation process, many seniors end up feeling more isolated than normal. They may require elevated levels of rest or have temporarily limited mobility, making it hard to get out and see friends and family.
Harvard Health reports that an active social life is a key component of healthy living, particularly when it comes to mental health. When seeking respite care from an assisted living community, residents will have access to all community amenities, including:
All of these community amenities are available right here on our campus, making it easy for residents to attend and mingle with their neighbors.
We often work with seniors in respite care who are interested in learning more about their assisted living options. Respite care presents the perfect opportunity to:
Making a short-term commitment can be much less overwhelming than signing a long-term assisted living lease. Even seniors who don't initially express interest in long-term assisted living may find the idea more appealing after experiencing a quality assisted living community via respite care.
At Clay Gardens Place, we take an individualized approach to every resident's care, even those who only seek our services for a few weeks at a time. Individualized care takes into account:
We strive to meet our residents' daily needs by providing assistance with ADLs and medication management. Our readily available transportation services also improve continuity of care for seniors who need frequent medical attention, physical therapy, and other off-campus medical services.
Finally, we believe that quality senior living requires a holistic approach that incorporates joy and recreation. We encourage all residents to take a look at our activity calendar each week and pick at least a few events they'd like to attend. Attending events simplifies the process of meeting new friends and exploring new interests and hobbies.
Many of the seniors living here in Zanesville, Ohio, live at home and receive care as needed from their loved ones. What happens when their needs increase or their loved ones aren't available? It's time to consider assisted living respite care as a temporary but effective solution.
At Clay Gardens Place, we're proud to offer our respite care residents the same level of commitment as our long-term residents. Here, respite care residents can enjoy all of our amenities and daily support, no matter how short their stay.
Contact us to learn more about what we have to offer.