This winter, Respite Care can create opportunities for Caregivers to rest, travel, or prep for the holidays. It’s winter after a long year and you’re a caregiver. Before you surrender to doing more on your own, consider Respite Care. All Terrace and Memory Care Respite Residents receive the same amenities, dining and activities that the…
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Category: Respite Care
Respite Care is a short term care option where seniors come to give their caregivers time off to rejuvenate. Here you’ll find articles and blogs aimed for caregivers. Find tips on preserving the quality of life for the caregiver and information on Eddy Senior Living’s respite care options.
5 Signs You, or a Caregiver You Know, Needs Respite Care
“Place the oxygen mask on yourself before helping others.” Anyone who has ever been on a flight knows the drill, and the same can be said for caregiving. In order to give your loved one your best, it’s important that you take care of your own mental and physical health first. For caregivers, that means…
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Making the Transition from Respite Care to Permanent Resident
Respite care is most commonly used to give regular caregivers a break – or respite – from their daily responsibilities. However, for many seniors and their families, these short-term temporary stays have become an opportunity to “try out” our assisted living/enriched housing communities before becoming a permanent resident. Here are the stories of four residents…
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Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center Celebrating Twenty Years of Compassionate Care
Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, located in Cohoes, NY, has always made community a core focus, whether it’s fostering a sense of fellowship within its own 52-room memory care campus, or actively embracing the communities of the greater local surrounding area. That’s part of why Eddy Memory Care has experienced such longevity:…
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Respite Care: A Way for Caregivers to Get Rest & Relaxation
Being a caregiver doesn’t always happen by choice and it is an often difficult job. Respite care is a short-term stay at an Assisted Living or Enriched Housing Senior Living Community that provides you with peace of mind as you temporarily step out of your caregiver role. Why should you take advantage of respite care?…
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Seeking Respite Care in the Albany, NY Area
What is Respite Care? Respite care is a short-term stay at an Assisted Living or Enriched Housing Senior Living Community. It is ideal for someone requiring temporary assistance following an accident or surgery, and is commonly used to give regular caregivers of the elderly, disabled or chronically ill a well-deserved break from their responsibilities. While…
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Respite Care in Upstate NY: Finding & Selecting Respite Services For Seniors
If you’re a caregiver currently providing care to an elderly, chronically ill or disabled family member, you know that it can be a demanding job. In this post, you’ll find more details about respite care and learn more about its benefits. What is Respite Care? Respite care is a service that provides caregivers with a…
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