# Caregivers Need & Deserve Respite

Respite is defined as an intentional break from caregiving responsibilities. It is a time where caregivers can rest, relax, and do something for themselves. It may be as short as a few minutes or as long as a few days. Caregivers who use respite regularly are less stressed, happier, and healthier. However, caregivers are sometimes hesitant to use respite.

  

A team of researchers at the University of Utah designed a program called “Time for Living & Caring” (TLC) to help caregivers more effectively use respite. They are now conducting a research study where caregivers can try-out the TLC program and provide feedback about how it can be used by caregivers.

  

  

## Participation Eligibility:

1.  Currently caring for a person experiencing dementia or memory problems.
2.  Currently the primary caregiver for this person.
3.  Currently living with this person.
4.  Able to read and follow directions in English. 
5.  Age 18 or older.
6.  Currently have access to respite (a short period of rest or relief from caregiving) at least once per week.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more or would like to participate.

Time for Living & Caring

Dementia Assist provides consultation, education, and resources for personal and professional caregivers of individuals living with all forms of dementia. Dementia Assist specializes in unique insights and alternative strategies when it comes to dementia communication and behaviors.

  

  

## Services include:

*   Consultations and case reviews provided where it suits you best: in the home, in a care setting, or via phone.
*   Education and professional training including the Certified Dementia Assistant program for professional caregivers and a family caregiver class with topics that range from “What does dementia look/feel like” to “How to Communicate” and “How to look at Behaviors in a different light.”

## Resources including:

*   Assessments
*   Caregiver tools and supports
*   Care coordination
*   Advanced planning
*   Placement services
*   Navigating the healthcare environment.

Dementia Assist

Alta Ridge - It’s no secret that the element of family is a key characteristic at Alta Ridge. We involve you in every aspect of your loved one’s care, alerting you of any changes in your loved one’s health, cognition, care plan, or overall well-being. We also hold quarterly care conferences where we invite you to join us for a formal meeting to discuss every aspect of your loved one’s care with our knowledgeable care team.

  

We’re also more than just a beautiful home. We strive to make Alta Ridge a place where our residents can enjoy their children, posterity and friends. We encourage our residents to invite their families and friends here to enjoy each other’s company.

  

## Services and Amenities:

  

*   Low resident-to-staff ratios
*   Individualized-care plans
*   Quality social, mental, physical and emotional care
*   Delicious, nourishing meals (including specialized diets)
*   Simple floor plans
*   Medication assistance
*   Recorded monitoring
*   Mobility assistance & transportation
*   Dynamic activities programs
*   Daycare & respite services
*   Personal grooming and hygiene
*   Daily housekeeping and laundry
*   Personal call system
*   Incontinence management
*   Specialized dementia care
*   Alzheimer’s care
*   End-of-life care

Alta Ridge Assisted Living - Holladay

About Alta Ridge- It’s no secret that the element of family is a key characteristic at Alta Ridge. We involve you in every aspect of your loved one’s care, alerting you of any changes in your loved one’s health, cognition, care plan, or overall well-being. We also hold quarterly care conferences where we invite you to join us for a formal meeting to discuss every aspect of your loved one’s care with our knowledgeable care team.

  

We’re also more than just a beautiful home. We strive to make Alta Ridge a place where our residents can enjoy their children, posterity and friends. We encourage our residents to invite their families and friends here to enjoy each other’s company.

  

  

## **Services and Amenities:**

*   Low resident-to-staff ratios
*   Individualized-care plans
*   Quality social, mental, physical and emotional care
*   Delicious, nourishing meals (including specialized diets)
*   Simple floor plans
*   Medication assistance
*   Recorded monitoring
*   Mobility assistance & transportation
*   Dynamic activities programs
*   Daycare & respite services
*   Personal grooming and hygiene
*   Daily housekeeping and laundry
*   Personal call system
*   Incontinence management
*   Specialized dementia care
*   Alzheimer’s care
*   End-of-life care

Alta Ridge Assisted Living

The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support to all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including individuals, families and caregivers. Comprehensive online resources, educational materials, and reliable information can be found on the Alzheimer’s Association website at [www.alz.org/utah.​](http://www.alz.org/utah.%E2%80%8B) To speak with a master-level clinician call the Association’s 24/7 Helpline at (385) 695-6097 to get the support and information you need in over 200 languages and dialects.

  

  

#### Services Offered

*   We provide caregivers and families with online resources and information through our Caregiver Center.
*   Our MedicAlert+Safe Return safety service is a 24 hour nationwide emergency response for individuals with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia
*   Our free online tool, Alzheimer’s Navigator®, helps those facing the disease to determine their needs and develop an action plan
*   We host support groups and educational workshops in communities throughout Utah
*   We connect people across the globe through our online message boards, ALZConnected®. Our online community is ready to answer your questions and give you support

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

  

  

#### Service is provided for all counties in the state of Utah

Alzheimer’s Association Utah Chapter

Jewish Family Service is a nonprofit social service organization that supports people of all faiths as they navigate through life’s challenges - illness, aging, financial uncertainty, mental health concerns, family problems, or personal issues. We strengthen individuals and families of all backgrounds through counseling, advocacy, care management, and community education.

  

With offices in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, Jewish Family Service is one of the only agencies along the Wasatch Front offering these services to those in need on a sliding fee scale, meaning we assist all people regardless of ability to pay. Whether offering affordable mental health counseling to individuals and families, resources and comfort to older adults and their caregivers, or being that safety net for those in financial distress via emergency assistance and food pantry, JFS’s highly qualified professional staff strives to provide the best programs and services for all, regardless of denomination.

  

## Services for Seniors include:

*   Counseling
*   Caregiver Support
*   Dementia-friendly Activities
*   Solutions for Senior Hunger
*   Gleeful Choir
*   Caregiver Training Fund
*   The Lunch Bunch
*   Safety Net Program
*   Senior Adult Services
*   Mind Body Skills Group
*   Music & Memory

Jewish Family Service

Neural Effects provides cognitive assessment and care planning for patients with dementia or age-related mild cognitive impairment. We perform diagnostic evaluation using traditional and automated testing methods and have developed a program to empower patients and their caregivers after a diagnosis of cognitive decline.

Neural Effects' other services include providing evaluation and treatment for patients who have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion in the last 6 months.

  

  

## Services offered:

*   Neuropsychological Evaluation
*   Cognitive Care Planning
*   Concussion & TBI Treatment
*   Education & Resources for Life with Dementia

**We offer** **Patient Focused Care and Research Backed Treatment Programs.**

  

## **Pricing:**

Dependent on insurance, several plans accepted.

Neural Effects

Beehive Homes- This level 2 facility is licensed for 15 residents and specializes in Alzheimer and other types of memory care. Private and shared rooms open to a large living and dining area that allows staff to monitor resident activity. The outdoor patio areas and walkways are also popular with residents. A dedicated cook prepares delicious meals that are designed to meet the special nutritional requirements of each resident.

  

  

## Services and Amenities:

*   Medication Monitoring and Charting (per state regulations)
*   Home Cooked Dietitian-Approved Meals
*   Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (per state regulations)
*   Daily Housekeeping services
*   Laundry Services
*   Individual and Group Activities
*   Peace of Mind, Comfort, and Freedom

Your Private Room Comes Complete With:

*   All Furnishings
*   One Half or three-Quarter Private Bath
*   Emergency Call System
*   Cable TV Hookup
*   Phone Hookup

Bee Hive Homes of Washington County

Memory Matters Utah

At Interim HealthCare of Northern Nevada , we understand how important it is to have someone you can depend on when you or someone you love wants to stay at home to maintain the highest level of health and independence.

  

Our mission is to improve people’s lives and that is what we have done since 2009. With a broad range of non-medical home care expertise, our trained professionals offer Senior Care Services, Hospice Support and Respite Care that are cost-effective and designed to meet the needs of the individual.

  

Whether your loved one needs senior care or hospice support in their own home, at the home of a family member, in a senior living community or assisted living facility, you can count on Interim Personal Care & Support Services in Carson City/ Reno area to deliver unmatched care, designed to meet the specific needs of each client. Our professional caregivers can also deliver one on one care or "private duty" for elderly loved ones in a hospital or skilled nursing facility and even provide a much needed break to family caregivers with our Respite Care Services.

  

Our care managers work on developing an individualized care plan specific to the client’s needs.

  

## Services offered:

*    Bathing                                           
*   Companionship and conversation               
*   Provide Respite Care
*   Eating                                             
*   Transportation                                              
*   Provide Alzheimer Care
*   Meal planning and preparation       
*   Arrange appointments                                 
*   Hospice Caregiving
*   Dressing           
*   Write letters and correspondence                
*   Chronic Disease Support
*   Toileting / Continence                     
*   Medication reminders                                   
*   Parkinson’s Care
*   Transferring                                     
*   Assist with pet care                                     
*   Post Surgery Support

Interim HealthCare of Northern Nevada

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