Enjoying vacation stays is one of the most enjoyable ways to break out of isolation. Going out, discovering new places, taking part in visits and events, meeting new people… To do this, some organizations offer programs totally adapted to a senior public as well as holiday aid.

“Seniors on Vacation” stays

Intended for retirees aged 60 and over, non-taxable,  senior holiday stays , in partnership with the ANCV (National Agency for Holiday Vouchers), offer 7-day getaways outside the summer period, to the sea or the mountain. From €208 per stay on full board with excursions and entertainment, retirees can benefit from ANCV participation in accommodation costs and, under certain conditions, assistance up to 80% of the cost of SNCF transport from Paris (with the group) to supplementary pension institutions. However, retirees residing in the provinces can benefit from these stays by going there by their own means.Download the guide – find respite to help without burning out

Going on vacation when caring for a dependent person

Being a caregiver for a dependent person requires a lot of energy on a daily basis. For this reason, it is essential to recharge your batteries, especially during holidays. When the carer leaves without his dependent loved one, the notion of guilt should in no way spoil the benefit of this rest. For this, it is imperative to take the time to prepare for your holidays by finding a temporary accommodation solution in a specialized structure or with someone you know. This preparation, both on the part of the person being helped and of the helper, is the key to success.

Going on vacation with your dependent loved one

There are many structures that offer you holidays adapted to your situation as a caregiver. These allow you to give yourself a real rest while remaining with your dependent loved one. During these stays, you will be accompanied by professionals capable of taking over. For example, we invite you to discover the different types of Alzheimer respite stays. Other structures also welcome you, such as the thermal cures for  Alzheimer  ‘s patients in Bourbonne-Les-Bains and their carers suffering from osteo-articular problems. In addition to curative care, your dependent loved one will be able to take part in stimulating activities, and caregivers will take part in a discussion group led by a psychologist.

What temporary accommodation solutions?

Would you like to benefit from a few days of vacation without being accompanied by your dependent relative? Temporary accommodation services  exist to relieve you of accumulated fatigue. Thanks to these structures, generally located within an EHPAD (Accommodation establishment for dependent elderly people), you will also be able to meet professionals who will provide you with advice and information. This type of stay is limited to three months per year (divided into one or more instalments), renewable once, and can be covered by the APA (Personalised Autonomy Allowance) .

Spending your vacation at home

Your situation does not allow you to go on vacation or you simply do not want to? Taking rest remains essential to recharge your batteries in the face of the fatigue accumulated by the accompaniment of your dependent loved one. Being on vacation is not a question of kilometers, it is above all an attitude! To arrange this rest, start by arranging your living environment by making it conducive to leisure. Change your pace by forgetting for a while what is not urgent and give yourself time to breathe. Prioritize complicity with your loved one by changing your habits. Enjoy walks, reading, music, cooking… Take the time to share! You will quickly see the feeling of well-being brought by a holiday will appear.