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Contact:
Donna
Scherner/Robin Ambrosia
Carson Stoga
Communications
847.884.0000
For Immediate Release
Wyndemere Senior Living Campus
Provides Adult Children and Their Parents With a Break & Peace of Mind
With Summer in Full
Swing.Families Consider Respite Care
WHEATON, Ill. (June 15, 2005) -
Perhaps it's a last minute out of town business trip, that long-awaited
summer driving vacation with the kids clear across the country or simply
extra care that is needed for an aging parent on the mend.
Regardless of the situation,
respite care (temporary, short-term) for seniors has become a highly
sought-after commodity by the more than 44.4 millions American adults who
care for another adult (often an aging relative), according to a recent
study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP. The study also
reported the following interesting statistics:
- Many caregivers fulfill multiple roles. Most caregivers are married
or living with a partner (62%), and most have worked and managed
caregiving responsibilities at the same time (74%).
- Women are more likely to experience emotional stress as a result of
caregiving than men (40% vs. 26% in the highest levels of stress
rating).
- Many caregivers (up to 45%) give up vacations, hobbies, or their own
social activities.
- The most frequently reported difficulties of caregivers:
- Finding time for themselves - 35%
- Managing emotional and physical stress - 29%
- Balancing work & family - 29%
"Respite care for a live-in parent
is often the perfect solution when family demands or lifestyle obligations
necessitate some extra help," says Shirley Pollard, director of Westbridge
Assisted Living. Both Westbridge and Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center on the Wyndemere Senior Living Campus, offer respite care services
for a day or two, or even up to several months.
"Westbridge and Wynscape provide
peace of mind for families that need to give Mom or Dad some extra
attention," says Pollard. "The family can get the break they need with
complete peace of mind knowing that their family member will be cared for
and have interaction with others."
In fact, respite care is often an
"audition" for more permanent living arrangements, according to Randalynn
Kaye, director of marketing for Wyndemere Senior Living Campus. "Many
times, we will have short-term respite residents decide that their new
living environment provides them with more of what they really want in
life, like camaraderie, interaction and stimulation with people of all
ages. They really enjoy the activities and feel so much more alive and
vibrant than during a typical day of sitting alone in front of the
television waiting for their son or daughter to return home from work,"
she said. "This becomes a 'win-win' for both the parents and their adult
children."
According to Kaye, demand for this
service continues to grow at a significant rate each year.
The cost for respite care is very
much in line with a typical hotel stay, varying from $135 - $175 per day.
Included are three meals a day in the dining room, medication reminders,
and assistance with activities of daily living, as requested.
Wyndemere Senior Living Campus is
located at 200 Wyndemere Circle in Wheaton, Ill. and is a vital part of
the Central DuPage Hospital network. A nationally accredited community,
Wyndemere promotes independent living and a worry-free lifestyle, by
offering an exceptional living experience with a wide range of amenities
and services for residents throughout Chicago's western suburbs. Together
with Westbridge Assisted Living, Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center and Rehab Track at Wynscape, this senior living campus provides
comprehensive care for seniors. For more information on respite care,
visit www.WyndemereSeniorLiving.com or call 630.690.8889.
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