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Respite Care For The Elderly

Donna Nichols • April 25, 2022
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Maybe you are afraid to inquire as to what it means because you think people will assume you should know that.

But how would you know if you’ve never come across it before?

I will try to clear up some of your questions below. Respite care is designed to provide relief to the caregiver and it can be arranged for as short as an afternoon (adult day care) or as long as a couple of months. Respite care can also be arranged for in-home, at an assisted living community, or at an adult daycare center.

How to get respite care for the senior in your life?

You can receive respite care for your senior by calling us at Assisted Living Made Simple! We can recommend the best places for respite care based on your loved ones’ unique situation.

If you are looking for in-home assistance or an assisted living community, we are here to help.

Call us today , we are FREE!

Who pays for respite care? Does Medicare pay or help pay for it?

Respite care, just like assisted living, is private pay. Medicare or Medicaid only picks up the tab if you are in respite care in the hospital or a skilled nursing facility for up to five (5) days in a row.

What are the benefits of respite care?

The number one benefit of respite care is to give the caregiver a break .

Caregiving is a full-time job and it is a tough job. It is very taxing on a person, physically, financially, mentally, and emotionally.

If the caregiver doesn’t take care of themself, they can’t care for their loved one.

Another benefit of respite care is, say you are thinking about placing your loved one in an assisted living community, but you’re not sure if they or you will like it.

Did you know that you can have your loved one do a respite stay (we recommend 30 days) at an assisted living community to see if they and you like it?

Generally, when this is done, the senior doesn’t want to leave.

They have made new friends and have so much to do all day and are thriving.

This shouldn’t make you, as the caregiver, upset. It should make you extremely happy; you can become a family member again and enjoy the company of your loved one without having to worry as much.

Finding Respite Care in Port Orange, FL

Which places offer respite care in Port Orange? It just so happens that our top five places assisted living communities also offer respite care.

Heritage Waterside

What our loved ones are saying about Heritage Waterside: “Since my mother doesn’t require assistance with her daily living, I hoped for her to live with us after my father passed. I quickly realized that I could not provide what she really needed, which was the socialization and activities she had with all of her friends at Heritage. She has been back now for a couple of weeks and is surrounded by the love of the staff and residents. She’s right where she needs to be and I can feel comfortable knowing she is loved and cared for. After over 3 years of experience with Heritage, I would still give them more than 5 stars, if I could.”

Brookdale Port Orange

What our loved ones are saying about Brookdale Port Orange: “My journey with Brookdale started 4 years ago when I needed a place for my mother, while I was away. I chose Brookdale because it was set up like a home, not an institution. Mom loved it there. I decided this was the right place for her. She had a lovely room, and the staff was beyond wonderful. Not to mention a chef on staff making wonderful meals. Brookdale became my extended family. I could call and ask questions, if needed and always received answers.

I would recommend anyone who needs care for their loved one will get it at Brookdale.”

Sunscape Daytona Beach

What is Sunscape about –  Sunscape™believes in and is dedicated to whole-person wellness, empowering you to live your best life and have every side of you shine. Here, you’ll flourish in a supportive environment that is focused on your physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.

The Gallery at Port Orange

What is The Gallery about – The Gallery at Port Orange celebrates stories, memories, and milestones while exceeding daily care expectations for health and wellness needs through our My Activities program. It is a stimulating, engaging, and entertaining program, and one that is vital to the overall health and wellness of every one of our beloved residents.

Benton House

What our loved ones are saying about Benton House: “For the most part the senior living facilities in the area are satisfactory but it is the extra details and the added effort from the Benton Team that make my Aunt’s stay a very pleasant experience and a higher level of peace of mind for us.”

Finding Respite Care in Palm Coast, FL

Brookdale Palm Coast

What our loved ones are saying about Brookdale Palm Coast: I have had the opportunity to tour Brookdale Palm Coast and meet several staff. Great place and wonderful staff. Very informative and attentive to my needs.

Sabal Palms

What our loved ones are saying about Sabal Palms: “Staff truly cares about their residents. And will go the extra yard for their quality of life.”

Tuscan Gardens

What our loved ones are saying about Tuscan Gardens: “I am SO glad my parents are safe and sound at Tuscan Gardens of Palm Coast!!! The Management Team and Support Staff are A++ – starting at the Front Desk and all the way through the Campus!!! When my sister and I visit (mostly at separate times to ensure someone is visiting every few months – we both do not live in the area) we are made to feel like Family, just like the way they treat my Parents!!! Oh, and the entertainment, activities, and food is very good too!!! I cannot say enough about TGPC – Top Notch!!!”

Visit Our Top Palm Coast Assisted Living Communities

Finding Respite Care in Ormond Beach, FL

Brookdale Ormond Beach West

What our loved ones are saying about Brookdale Ormond Beach West: “Your loved one will be safe and respected and paid attention to. The staff is really caring. The managers set the tone. They have been caring through covid and hurricanes and the challenges of dementia.”

Ormond in the Pines

What our loved ones are saying about Ormond in the Pines: Wow! The renovations are beautiful, especially the dining room. Most of the staff have been there for many years and is a true testament to their dedication to making the lives of their residents so special

Visit Our Top Ormond Beach Assisted Living Communities

Make Valentine’s Day Special for Seniors

By Donna Nichols • February 5, 2025
Valentine’s Day tends to zero in on romantic love, but what about our seniors? They too often get forgotten. We have some ways to make Valentine’s Day special for them too. Spend the day with your loved one. Spending quality time with a loved one is more important to a senior than anything else. There is no greater gift than time and please make sure you have enough, so you are not rushed. Do your elderly loved one have a favorite meal? Perhaps you can prepare it for them, or if they are able, you can prepare it together. How fun would that be for you both? Be sure to discuss the enjoyment it brought you while you are sharing the meal together. How about a game of name that love song? You could prepare a playlist of love songs from the generation and play them to see how many they get correct. Or, if you can sing, you can sing some for them and see if they can recollect them. Take some time for reminiscing, go through old photo albums, or ask about old times. Ask them about when you were young and what trouble you caused; this will give you all something to laugh (or cry) about. Has your loved one been cooped up all winter? Take them out for a nice lunch, or weather permitting, a picnic in the park. Go for coffee and a donut, then head out to see a movie. Make a “date” of it. Maybe your senior is into crafts. You can design special Valentine’s Day cards for other family members. This way your senior can express their love for them and send it to them in their own unique way. You can create other greeting cards as well. Bake some special treats together. Does your senior have some favorite cookies or cake? You could bake it together, or you can bake it for them. Then you can enjoy it after you have the meal you prepared together. Yummy, delicious!! You can watch some romantic movies together if they prefer to stay in the house or the weather isn’t so good. If they like to color, you can buy them some of those large coloring books and you can color together. Don’t forget the decorations and the flowers! Make the house or apartment as festive as possible. Even if they live in as assisted living community, you can still decorate their room to the nines! Make it as festive as possible! If you live in another state or can’t be close to your senior for Valentine’s Day, how about sending them a specially crafted care package. You can hand make some gifts, add some photos of family and friends, and send a personally recorded message. You can bake some homemade treats and incorporate some things that are of personal interest to them. This will show how much you care for them and make their Valentine’s Day extra special even if you can’t be with them.  There are so many ways to make Valentine’s Day special for seniors. Let’s not forget about them; make sure to show them they are so loved too!

February is National Heart Month

By Donna Nichols • February 4, 2025
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Hydration Tips for the Winter

By Donna Nichols • January 8, 2025
I’ve written many blogs about the importance of staying hydrated in the summer, but did you know it’s just as important to stay hydrated in the winter months? I’ve shared some important tips on how to stay hydrated in the winter and why. Cold, dry air can dehydrate you easily and quickly. Even if you don’t feel thirsty. Proper hydration can help regulate your body temperature, maintain healthy organ function, and prevent fatigue, dry skin, and headaches. In the colder months, you do not feel thirsty, that’s why it’s so important to make sure you drink plenty of water. Why is winter hydration so important? Colder air tends to be drier causing moisture to evaporate through your breathing which can cause dehydration. In colder weather, you may not feel as thirsty, causing you to become dehydrated quickly. Also, wearing more clothing traps sweat inside your clothing causing more fluid loss. What are some of the benefits of staying hydrated in the winter? • Drinking enough water helps keep your skin hydrated and prevents dryness. This will help with that dry, itchy skin feeling we all get in the winter. • Water helps your body maintain a regular core temperature. Which is so important to maintain in the winter. • Drinking plenty of water supports your immune system, which helps fight off winter colds and the flu. We all want to fight those germs off! • When you are dehydrated, you become tired easily, so drinking plenty of water helps keep your energy levels up. How do you stay hydrated in the winter? • Make sure you drink plenty of water. Set reminders if you must; you probably won’t feel as thirsty in the winter, but you need to keep drinking that water! • You don’t have to drink cold water; room temperature water works. You can also drink tea or water with lemon, as long as you’re getting your water. • If you’re going out, carry a water bottle with you to ensure you have water to drink. • Eat fruits and vegetables that contain water. Tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, watermelon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumber, apples, and pineapple are just a few that contain high water contents. • If you think you’re dehydrated, check your urine; if it’s a darker color, that can suggest dehydration. Urine should be a pale, yellow color. As you can see, staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as staying hydrated in the summer, if not more. In the winter you don’t realize you are thirsty therefore you tend not to drink as much water as you should. This has the potential of wreaking havoc on your body. Please make sure you drink plenty of water in the wintertime as you do in the summertime. We have rebranded our company, we are now Assisted Senior Services! Call us for ANYTHING SENIOR!! 386-847-2322!
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