Respite Care: A Vacation for Both

You've been caring for your loved one daily, and it's starting to wear you down. You don't want to put them into a nursing home because you want to be near them, but you feel like you haven't slept in a week and can't remember the last time you were able to go out for a movie on your own. Tests have shown that the stress laid upon a constant caregiver is immense, and needs to be minimized effectively. You can do this by getting some exercise, eating healthy and getting more than six hours of sleep a night. This will improve your state-of-mind, mood and overall health.

However, if your loved one requires more than you can give at this time, you should consider respite care. Respite care can last a couple of days or a couple of months, and it is the perfect solution for those of you who need a break from care giving.

Avamere Olympic Rehab of Sequim has a respite care program that will let you take a vacation, spend some time at the spa, and basically just revive your mind and your mind so that you will be better equipped to care for your aged loved one.

You have given of yourself for some time now, and it's time for you to take some personal time off. For as long as space is available, our Sequim respite care facility will take your loved one, even sufferers of Alzheimer's or dementia, and treat both them and you to a break.

Every one of our residents, whether short-term or long, is encouraged to socialize in daily activities and partake in all of the fitness programs that we offer. Many of our respite care guests consider our home to be a vacation, and they look forward to returning to have more fun with us.

So take the time to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul, and be assured that your loved one is comfortable and loved in our Sequim senior respite care facility.

Contact us about availability!