We’re asked to wear a lot of hats in life like loving husband, model employee, and supportive parent, but one of the most challenging roles to fill is caregiver. Caregivers are often forced to walk fine lines, lines like being available to keep an eye on their dad in case he takes another fall, but giving him the privacy that he wants in his own home. Showing compassion and respect to their mother with memory loss, but making sure she’s eating, even if she doesn’t want to.
It’s no surprise that a lot of caregivers are riddled with senses of worry, uncertainty, and guilt. The good news is: it can get better. The caregivers and nurses in our communities have a passion for helping seniors and their families transition through aging and have experience walking the fine lines. They can be the watchdog, the friend and the confidant, but they can never take your place.
We pride ourselves on offering multiple levels of care so our residents can age in place, here, at home, in Caley Ridge Assisted Living.
If there comes a time when your mom or dad needs more help to get through their day, Caley Ridge Assisted Living’s assisted living care services can help. In addition to the usual meals, activities, and maintenance, your mom or dad can also get any combination of support services like medication management, help with bathing and dressing and incontinence management.
For a lot of caregivers, taking care of their mom and dad is a full-time job. The idea of going out of town for a weekend or an unexpected short-term change in care needs, like doctor’s orders after being discharged from the hospital, are serious stressors for caregivers who already feel worn thin. If you’re a caregiver who needs some extra help for a few weeks or days, Respite Care might be the perfect fit.
Respite care provides the peace of mind of on-site care staff, prepared meals, and enrichment opportunities, without the long-term commitment.
At Caley Ridge, quality care is more important than all of the bells and whistles. Yes, we take pride in our grounds and our gorgeous views of the Colorado Rockies. Yes, we offer lots of amenities and conveniences for our residents. But those aren’t, and will never be, at the heart of what we do. Many of our staff have been dedicated to making Caley Ridge a warm, inviting community for ten years or more, so the familiarity between our staff and residents is unparalleled.
We don’t just know our residents’ names or health restrictions. We know their personal histories, their likes and dislikes, the things they’ve accomplished in their lifetime and the things they still aspire to do. In short, we don’t see our residents as people who need help, we see them as friends.
What are some of your most favorite memories of your mom? The Halloween costumes that she hand-sewed for you every year? The songs she’d sing to you as a child as you were falling asleep? The taste of her homemade pasta sauce? At Caley Ridge Assisted Living those things don’t have to be memories. Our enrichment calendars are built with our residents in mind so your mom will get to keep doing what she loves.
If you or a loved one are looking for a senior living community that feels like home, we’d love to meet you.
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