If you're a caregiver, you already know how demanding your labor of love can be. If you need time out for travel, or you just need to rest and renew, talk to us about our respite care program. We'll care for your loved one for an hour, a day, a week, or longer ... Country Side Living is safe, secure, and comfortable, and we'll treat your loved one just like you would. Arrange for a tour today, and enjoy a complimentary meal in our dining room. You can meet our residents and staff.

What is Respite Care?
Taking a break from caregiving responsibilities is often referred to as "respite". We understand that family members sometimes need time away from care-giving.

Caring for someone with alzheimers or other form of dementia is a huge job lasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It becomes overwhelming for the caregiver who often becomes physically and emotionally exhausted. Family caregivers often develop stress-related illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, or ulcers. It's estimated that nearly 45% suffer from depression. (Source: National Conference of State Legislators).

An occasional day off allows an exhausted caregiver much needed relief as well as time to do both necessary as well as enjoyable activities. A day off can relieve some of the stress that caregivers face on a daily basis. By taking care of themselves they can continue to take care of their loved ones. This will also extend the amount of time they are able to provide in-home care if regular periods of respite are taken.

Respite care doesn't just help the caregiver, though. The person suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias benefit greatly from an adult day experience, or respite. They have the opportunity to socialize with others in a safe, stimulating environment and they receive a huge sense of accomplishment by participating in a variety of activities. By receiving physical exercise, nutritious home-cooked meals, and help with grooming and personal care they can have a very enjoyable day while their caregiver is taking the time they need to "re-charge".

Another way to care for yourself is to attend a Alzheimer's Support Group.

Alzheimer's Support Meeting Every Month in Canby and Woodburn

Canby, Oregon Alzheimer's Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 2-3 PM at the Canby Adult Center. Hosted by Country Side Living. Call Mary at (503) 502-4509 for more information or
E-mail Mary. Country Side offers FREE respite care from 1-4 PM for families who attend the support meeting.

Woodburn, Oregon Alzheimer's Support Group
Meets the third Monday of each month from 2-3 PM at the Tukwila Medical Center in Woodburn. Hosted by Country Side Living. Call or E-mail Mary for more information. Phone number is (503) 502-4509.

Contact us at:

Country Side Living in Canby
390 NW 2nd, Canby, Oregon
(503) 266-3031
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