My siblings are far away and are not always available to take my mother when I need a break or to go on a trip. Most of the AL places either don't do short term or will only offer short term within a week or so of the date since they prefer long term tenants.
I've decided to look for someone to come in and do in-home care but navigating this process isn't easy either. What do other people do for respite care?
Suggest looking into senior services or hospital for caregiver referral. My name is in our local hospital database and I always get calls from discharged patients.
Try calling your local hospice office and see if they have volunteers or any staff you can bring in for a week or shifts. Not saying you need hospice, they just might have some resources available you won't find on your own.
I know you'll be concerned the whole time you're gone BUT, ENJOY!!!
You are so fortunate and it sounds as if you have a family willing to work together! We are still working towards a weekend a month that I can take off! And haven't had a weekend since November 2012. But did have two weeks respite in August of 2012.
Brenda that sounds so wonderful. One week a month would be perfect!
Ugh, family drama Ocdltd, not what you need for your daughter's wedding!
My sister takes our mom sometimes but she travels a lot for work and is not always available. I seem to have a three month limit and then I must have respite or I go insane. We should start a chain of respite hotels, there are millions to be made.
A hotel chain what a great idea, with roving caregivers!
What I would like to see is a neighborhood of 6-10 single family homes, as a fenced subdivision, where only those with dementia live with their caregivers. There could be neighborhood gatherings, and always another caregiver to assist for a bit so we can get out for awhile. And always another caregiver to talk with during those times when you really need it.