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A place of love & support where independence thrives.<\/h3>\n

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Is Assisted Living Temporary?<\/h1>\n

The need for assisted living varies depending on the needs of the person. Some seniors do not need assisted living support or care at all, while others may need comprehensive support.<\/p>\n

What makes the difference on the length a senior may reside within an assisted living community is their support needs. There are varying options for families when it comes to support. The key is to understand their loved one\u2019s needs to find the community that can meet their needs.<\/p>\n

Below, we cover a couple of assisted living options that serve seniors of different needs.<\/p>\n

Short-Term Assisted Living<\/h2>\n

Short-term assisted living, or respite, can offer solutions anywhere from a week to a month. Where a senior joins the community for a predetermined amount of time. Followed by the senior leaving the community and returning to their normal living arrangement.<\/p>\n

Reasons and Benefits of Short-Term Assisted Living<\/h3>\n

There are several reasons families and seniors can benefit from respite care:<\/p>\n

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  • Caregiver Support: <\/strong>Short-term assisted living provides caregivers with time to themselves. Which gives them the space to recharge. This can serve as time to catch up on personal matters or benefit from time away on vacation<\/li>\n
  • Recovery: <\/strong>Following illness, surgery, injury, or hospitalization, some seniors may benefit from the care and support assisted living offers. Where they can simply focus on themselves, while staff handles everything else<\/li>\n
  • Convenience in Unforeseen Events: <\/strong>Sometimes, emergencies happen, and a caregiver may not provide the care they normally do. So, seniors can live within an assisted living community and have the support they need<\/li>\n
  • Trial Stay:<\/strong> Taking advantage of a respite program can be a great way for families to see if a community is the right fit for their senior loved ones. This provides an opportunity to live within the community before deciding on assisted living<\/li>\n
  • Socialization:<\/strong> Seniors can experience loneliness. Respite can provide a way to fill their social cup and make new friends along the way. Most assisted living communities provide fun activities, events, and ways to remain active<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Whatever the reason for considering a short-term assisted living stay, seniors can benefit from the experience. Whether you are looking for a short-term solution, or testing if a community is the right fit, you have plenty of options.<\/p>\n

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