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Click here to see a list of our facilities that offer Alzheimer's Care.
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Rest Haven Christian Services understands what you are going through. Right now, or not too long ago, you’ve been depressed, confused, angry, saddened, scared, and worried. You probably don’t know what to say, what to do, or who to turn to for advice. We empathize. We know it’s certainly not easy, and we are here for you. We have the Lord’s blessings and along with His guidance we will combine our efforts to overcome this difficult time.
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right choice for you and your loved one, so please feel free to contact us with your questions and concerns.
At Rest Haven we have numerous options that will provide the right fit for your needs. Alzheimer’s Care varies according to the individual. It is critical to find the best care for your loved one and to also understand that one’s long-term needs most certainly will change. Our continuum of care at Rest Haven allows you to prepare for long-term care.
Is your loved one currently doing okay at home? Maybe he or she needs help with meals and medication? They could benefit from our home health care services.
Do you worry that your loved one will leave the stove on? That he or she isn’t eating three meals a day? That he or she will call you at two in the morning because they’re out of milk? Or, maybe you work during the day and there’s no one to help provide care? We have Assisted Living facilities that preserve and enhance one’s independence while providing the utmost Christian care for the whole person.
What if Mom, Dad or your loved one is forgetting to eat? What if they’re showing signs of confusion over the normal daily activities of their life? Can they recall where they are? Do they go for walks and forget how to return home? Are they displaying overall signs of forgetfulness? This kind of progression most likely will require our Skilled Nursing Care or our Gilead Memory Impairment Care.
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Regardless of the kind of Alzheimer’s care required, trusting Rest Haven to provide care for your love one is a difficult decision and one which your love, loyalty and guilt will be tested. We’re here to help you. There are different factors to be weighed, questions to be asked and observations and consultations to be considered.
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By carefully acknowledging your loved one’s wishes and needs, understanding personal safety issues and costs, and by dedicating sufficient time to measure these things, you will be able to determine if Rest Haven Christian Services is the right fit for you and your loved one.
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Rest Haven Christian Services is involved with the Alzheimer's Association, which is the largest voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. We also have a working relationship with Rush Alzheimer's Center.
Rest Haven facilities with Alzheimer's Care and Gilead Memory Impairment Care:
Rest Haven Central, Palos Heights, IL 708.597.1000
Rest Haven South, South Holland, IL 708.596.5500
Rest Haven West, Downers Grove, IL 630.969.2900
Emerald Meadows, Grand Rapids, MI 616.954.2366
Saratoga Grove, Downers Grove, IL 630.971.1995
Victorian Inn, Homer Glen, IL 708.301.0800
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The Gilead name was chosen from the text of the familiar hymn, There Is a Balm in Gilead, which provides assurance that there is a solace, relief, and soothing in the midst of suffering. Therefore, the name Gilead relates to our ministry of love and care that soothes those in need. Yes, there is comfort at Rest Haven.
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The mission of Rest Haven Christian Services’ Gilead care team is to help families understand, recognize, and positively work with the unique challenges they face with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder. The time may come when you cannot give your loved one all the care that he or she may require due to changing needs.
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Rest Haven’s personalized care gives comfort and special care to your family member and to you.Specially trained caregivers provide your loved one with structured group and one-on-one activities and specialized programs in a secure environment. Our Gilead teams’ primary objective is to work with each resident and their family to promote a success driven, goal oriented team approach toward total care. Maintaining dignity, enhancing self-esteem and focusing on our residents’ abilities, rather than disabilities, is our main concern.
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People who have Alzheimer’s or related disorders need extra care, extra assistance, and extra comfort. Through the personalized care program at Rest Haven, our interdisciplinary team of health care professionals strives to enrich the quality of life for every one of our residents.
By going the extra mile, our Gilead team of caregivers provides residents with individualized care and help in activities of daily living; such as bathing, dressing, medications, morning and evening care. Additionally, if residents need higher levels of care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation staff provides medically necessary care as needed. Our social services members work with residents and families to identify and achieve certain goals. Our nutritionist monitors changes in our residents’ eating patterns and works with the team and family members. Our activities professionals provide necessary, stimulating activities in both group and one-on-one settings. The combined efforts of our interdisciplinary team allow our Gilead residents the continuity of care, which will maximize their independence, maintain their dignity and promote their well-being.
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People with Alzheimer’s and related disorders need to be supported by others and surrounded by love, patience and understanding. At Rest Haven, they become part of a larger family of professional caregivers, friends, and volunteers who make up our personalized care team. In addition, your loved one needs you. As families and friends, you are encouraged to visit often and to continue giving the special comforts only you can give.
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