Senior Respite Care Near Chicago in Lake Forest

Are you serving as a family caregiver for a senior loved one? If so, it’s important to take time for yourself to ensure you care for yourself with the same love and compassion you show your loved one. After all, as many family caregivers know, caring for a family member is a generous thing to do, but without sufficient self-care, caregiver burnout can develop. If you’re looking for senior respite care in your area, you’ve found the right place.

What is caregiver burnout?

Caregiver burnout affects a large number of caregivers, from new to experienced. Common symptoms include:

• Physical and mental exhaustion
• Anxiety and depression
• Lack of energy
• Sleeping problems
• Loss of interest
• Frequent body aches and poor physical health
• Self-neglect

If you are noticing any of these signs, you may be experiencing caregiver burnout. While it may seem like there’s nothing you can do to prevent this or to help yourself get through it, there is: utilize our Respite Care and adult day services.

What is respite care?

Respite care is a service designed to give temporary and primary caregivers a much-needed break from caregiving. There are short-term respite care options and long-term types of respite care available, depending on the needs of each caregiver and their loved one.

Discover the power of Respite Care for seniors at Lake Forest Place.

Offering expert support within various levels of health care, including Skilled Nursing and personalized care, Lake Forest Place’s senior Respite services were designed to benefit the whole family. Whether your loved one needs support with bathing and dressing or has more advanced needs, we can provide the support you and your loved one need to give you the break you deserve.

Whether you are interested in temporary senior care for the duration of a short vacation or you find that a longer-term Respite Care program is needed, Lake Forest Place provides both to best support your needs.

What can we expect with Lake Forest Place’s Respite Care in Chicago, IL?

During your loved one’s respite stay, they will enjoy the many services and amenities our own residents do each day. From delicious meals and engaging programming to opportunities for forming new friendships and more, Respite Care won’t just feel like a break for you – it will feel like a break for your loved one, too.

Get refreshed while your loved one enjoys fresh opportunities and receives expert care. That’s the peace of mind Lake Forest Place provides.

What do Respite Care suites include?

At Lake Forest Place, Respite Care suites are professionally decorated, fully furnished and private, offering a nice, quiet space to retreat to while fun opportunities await just outside their door.

Stays in Respite Care include:

• Flat linens and towels
• Television with basic cable
• Telephone with local calling service

Are you ready to learn more about Respite Care?

If you’re considering a Respite Care stay for a senior loved one, we would be happy to help you on your journey. Simply contact a team member at Lake Forest Place so we can answer your questions, or fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch.

Do you still have questions?

If you don’t see your questions listed in our FAQ, please complete the form on this page so we can answer them for you. If you’d like more information on finding Respite Care or are considering any of our other Lake Forest senior care options, simply reach out to us today.