RESPITE SERVICES
Through the Challenge Center’s Residential Program, individualized services can be arranged for short term, 24 hour assistance for adults with long-term care needs. Staff are experienced, well trained, and have passed criminal background checks and health screenings.
Daytime respite is also available through Challenge Center’s Day Services Programs.
OBJECTIVES:
- Provide a safe environment for short term care.
- Provide assistance with medical needs.
- Provide meals in keeping with the individual’s specific dietary requirements.
- Provide services tailored to meet the individual’s needs.
- Provide overall support to the family based on their needs.
PROVISION OF SERVICES:
Services are provided or arranged based on the needs of the individual served. Assistance with personal cares is arranged for or provided and may include nurse delegated tasks.
Respite Services include health monitoring, and medication assistance, respectful guidance and supervision, meal preparation, support with leisure time and/or community activities, keeping in touch with the family, and arranging transportation for needed appointments.
Services include education and assistance to develop skills or incorporate accommodations that address changing health or aging related needs.
ELIGIBILITY:
The program serves adults with long term care needs.
WHO TO CONTACT:
Consumer Services Coordinator, Challenge Center, Inc.
39 North 25th Street East, Superior, WI 54880:
Phone 715- 394-2771
E-mail: rmeyer@Challenge-center.org