Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

With the winter holidays coming and caregivers planning some time off, concern for senior loved ones is also on the horizon for many people. Who will watch out for mom and dad’s daily needs while I’m away? And, will their interests be attended to in ways that will keep them happy and safe? These concerns are even more magnified when your loved one suffers from a memory loss condition.  For older adults with dementia, Lester Senior Living provides  short-term respite stays  in our Memory Care Suite. These stays allow seniors with memory disorders to enjoy the safety, security and warmth of a true home-away-from-home, with personalized attention from specially trained caregivers who support each resident’s needs. This is an extension of our assisted living respite program. All respite stays are available for anywhere from ten days to two months, ideal for when family members or regular caregivers are away for short periods of time or need a break. Respite care for senio...

Summer is here! Which means it’s time for you to take the summer vacation you’ve been dreaming of…. We’re sensing some hesitation on your end. If you’re concerned about who will take care of mom or dad while you’re gone – don’t worry, we have a solution: respite care. If you’re unfamiliar with this type of senior care service, let us break it down for you. Respite care is designed to give full-time caregivers a break from their duties on an as-needed basis. It can be administered circumstantially, i.e. until you get back from vacation or you can opt for respite services a few times a week – whichever option best works for you and your loved one. If you’re still unsure about respite care, our  respite care team in Morris County, NJ  has compiled a list of the greatest advantages of the respite care program at Lester Senior Living. Your loved one will reside in a full-furnished apartment.  Equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and standard in-house cable s...

Caregivers or children who are providing for senior parents, sometimes need the opportunity to take a break from the daily care of an elderly loved one. While respite care can be provided at home, there are many more benefits to having your loved one spend their respite stay in a senior living community. Especially if you and your loved one have already been toying around with the idea of moving into a senior community. Often the idea of a “short term stay” is an easier bridge for your loved one to cross, when broaching the subject of moving into a senior community. “Why don’t you just try it out Ma, while we’re on vacation for a couple weeks?” In this way, seniors will be able to experience the community first-hand without any long-term obligation. With respite care, family caregivers are relieved to know their loved one will be comfortable, entertained, and professionally cared for at all times, even more than if you hired a part time caregiver in the home. So, how do you know when...

  Everyone deserves a vacation – especially senior caregivers. Juggling multiple responsibilities along with caring for your senior parent can be exhausting without the occasional break. If this sounds like you, now is the time to consider  respite care at Lester Senior Living . Not to mention, respite can be an effective way to broach the subject of assisted living to mom. In this article, we’ll cover what respite care entails and how it is provided to our residents at our senior community in Morris County, NJ.  What is respite care? Respite care gives you the opportunity to take a temporary break from your senior caregiving duties. It’s completely up to you to determine how long respite care will last for mom. It can be arranged for a week or up to several weeks at our assisted living community. At Lester, you won’t need to worry about mom’s safety, care or socialization while you are away! When planning for your much-deserved getaway, we recommend keeping mom in the lo...