Respite Care Offers Reprieve for Caregivers and Change of Pace for Loved Ones

Tired caregivers may not always know where to turn when it comes to supporting a senior loved one. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. The program allows you a couple weeks (or more) of relief if you find yourself in need of a little you time. Knowing that care is available for a loved one brings peace of mind for you and can uplift the spirits of a senior with a change of pace.

A report by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP titled Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 revealed an increase in the number of family caregivers in the United States of 9.5 million from 2015 to 2020. Family caregivers now encompass more than one in five Americans. The study also reports that family caregivers are in worse health compared to five years ago.

At Anthology of McCandless, healthcare professionals are available around the clock offering uncompromising care within an inspiring setting. Respite stays are a valuable option for families in need of a couple weeks of rejuvenation.

Located just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this senior living community features spacious private suites and contemporary amenities. Residents are engaged through a dynamic calendar of daily social, cultural and recreational activities and enjoy gourmet meals prepared from scratch by in-house chefs.

The Anthology Senior Living teams are continually evolving their standards to pursue better methods, experiences and services to make a remarkable impact on each life they touch. The communities are guided by their core values: delivering an aspirational lifestyle, leading with smart compassion from both the head and the heart, providing uncompromised care, transparent culture, celebrating the individual and nurturing the power of connection.

Transitioning a loved one into a senior living community can be challenging. Respite care not only provides the short-term relief a caretaker needs, but it can also be a way to test the waters to see how you and a loved one like the community in case long-term care is needed in the future.

For more information, visit AnthologyMcCandless.com, call 412-336-8371 or email mccandless@anthologyseniorliving.com.