Respite Care

Caring for a loved one at home is a special calling. However, sometimes the demands of caring can be draining or overwhelming. It is not uncommon to experience ‘Caregiver burn-out,’ which can compromise your physical and emotional health, as well as your ability to provide optimal care in a positive manner.

If you are in need of a well-deserved break, Rolling Hills’ outstanding Respite Care Program is an ideal solution. Our renowned nursing staff will care for your loved one with warmth, compassion, and expertise. Your loved one will enjoy three delicious health-conscious meals, an entertaining and stimulating recreational program, and the important benefits of social interaction. And you will enjoy a guilt-free break, knowing that your loved one is in good hands, under the care and supervision of professionals in a warm and caring environment.

The Respite Care Program provides a full range of services as needed, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, medical, and support services, as well as medication administration, recreational, and nutritional services.

ON RESPITE

A lecturer raised a glass of water and asked: “How heavy is this glass of water?”
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.
The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”
He continued, “And that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.”
“As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.”