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“It’s a great program. You get your life back for a short period of time. We have more energy.” |
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“Caregiver ReCharge is great because how I use the hours is on my terms. I can use them when I need them.” |
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“I feel like I’m leaving my mom in the care of a family member, because I know the staff will take as good care of my mom as I would.” |
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“Mom gets a break from us because we’re always in care mode. When she is with the staff, she reads the newspaper, does crossword puzzles – and enjoys the company.” |
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“Without Caregiver ReCharge, I don’t know how I’d function. I’m so exhausted. They go above and beyond for both me and my mother.” |
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“This program is lifesaving. For a few hours in a day, I can step back, take a breath and enjoy a cup of tea. Now I see what I’ve been missing.” |
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“This program is invaluable. I don’t think I would have gotten this far without it. It’s lifesaving.” |
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“Looking after someone with Alzheimer’s is very challenging and tiring. Having access to both in-home respite and an adult day program has been an awesome combination. It gives me an excellent break and keeps me from becoming the patient.” - Jacqui Foster, caregiver for mom, Winifred |
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“We’ve been married 50 years. I love him and don’t want him to go into a home. That’s why programs like this are important. It gives me the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual strength to deal with him when he has his bad days.” - Laraine Goodban, caregiver for her husband, Gordon |
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“When I take respite, I go to my own appointments, do the grocery shopping, go to the bank to pay bills. I am grateful to have this program so that I can do the things I need to do.” - Rosina Anderson, caregiver for her husband, James |
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“When you have someone who is disabled, you don’t have the option of stopping to do something, but when the staff is here, I don’t have to worry if I need to go out shopping or do some work.” - Deanna Henderson, caregiver for her son, Brandon |
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“I love to play scrabble, board games, card games – it shows you how much you can do – and I can play them all!” - Wanda Niejadlik, participant in Adult Day Program |
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“It’s very helpful. You feel like you’re doing something. I enjoy the camaraderie and the people.” - Brenda Stuart, participant in Adult Day Program |