Respite care for short-term stays

Caring for a family member at home? Then you know that taking time away from the daily demands of care giving can be difficult. What you may not know is you can get the temporary relief you need with short-term respite care at Harmony. Whether you need to take a weekend to rejuvenate, a week for that much-needed vacation or even several months—we’re here to take care of your loved one.

With dignity, comfort and safety—Harmony gives you peace of mind knowing your family member is in expert hands with:

  • Around-the-clock, customized care delivered by a compassionate, highly trained nursing team
  • A large medical staff comprised of the area’s finest physicians, including geriatricians, internists and specialists
  • Personal care services—such as assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Comfortable accommodations including satellite TV, a variety of fresh healthy cuisine as well as leisure and social activities
  • Experienced Alzheimer's and dementia care if needed
  • Discharge planning and consulting for continuity of care at home

Things to do at Harmony

Here at Harmony, it’s easy to stay active, make new friends and remain spiritually fulfilled. We offer you a variety of leisure and social activities that cater to virtually every preference and culture—including table games and crafts, movies and performances from around the world. There’s also our serene patio for outdoor relaxation and contemplation, our cozy library when you want to settle down with a favorite book and our salon to help you look your best and feel restored.

Dining at Harmony

For breakfast, lunch and dinner—enjoy restaurant-style dining at Harmony. And since nutrition is an important part of the healing process, we offer you a variety of healthy menu selections every day.

Free services to take advantage of

Here are some of the services Harmony can provide—all at no cost:

  • Twenty-four hour nursing care
  • Flat-screen satellite TV
  • High-speed wireless Internet
  • Leisure and social activities
  • Nutritious meals specially developed by a registered dietitian
  • Daily housekeeping and linen services
  • Personal laundry services
  • Hydrasound bathing
  • Religious and pastoral services
  • Eating assistance
  • Special diets
  • Alzheimer’s assessments
  • Wheel chair
  • Walker
  • Geri-chair recliner
  • Cane
  • Oxygen
  • Public Aid assistance

Four crucial questions every caregiver needs to ask

To decide whether short-term, respite care is right for you—and to best care for yourself and those who depend on you—here are four key questions to consider:

1) Are you feeling run down by stress?

The U.S. Administration on Aging reports that stress is widespread among caregivers today. Some of the warning signs you should be aware of are loss of energy, difficulty with concentration or memory, change in appetite and even health problems.

2) Is your role as caregiver affecting your job?

You may find the demands of your caregiving responsibilities conflict with your job and reduce your performance. In fact, recent studies show caregivers lose an average of three weeks of productivity a year—from taking personal phone calls, long lunches, days off and shorter hours. 

3) Are you taking enough time out for yourself?

Though it’s difficult to get away, taking a break from caregiving is vital for reducing stress and preventing burnout. Experts suggest that taking some time away from the caring for an impaired person is absolutely crucial in avoiding burn-out and continuing to care for someone.

4) Can respite really help?

Absolutely. Research shows that caregivers who use respite services reduced their stress and improved their moods. What’s more, a Purdue University report revealed that “refusing to take breaks for self-renewal” can be harmful to both your loved one as well as to yourself. At Harmony, we give you the worry-free break you need to keep healthy and keep from burning out.

Arrange a private tour to learn more about short-term respite care at Harmony.
 
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