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Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Programs
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Programs
"DEMENTIA TIMEOUT"
WHATA planned holiday for those with dementia including full service dementia care in a natural countryside setting.
WHYTo provide respite to dementia carers and family members and a holiday for individuals with dementia with appropriate dementia care. The holiday also allows dementia caregivers a respite from caregiving duties.
WHEREDementia Timeout.
Scotland.
Scotland.
Program Description
Dementia Timeout provides those with dementia a holdiay with full dementia care services and allows dementia caregivers to have a well deserved break from carer duties.
Dementia Timeout
aims to:
- Set a benchmark for dementia-friendly accommodation and respite
- Provide dementia support services for holidays and short breaks for carers
- Equip accommodation with effective and simple to use assistive dementia technology
- Plan the vacation including arranging transport to and from the accommodation
- Liaise with local care organizations to meet individual needs such as providing personal care/domestic/befriending/sit-in services supplied by a professional agency.
- Plan days out for those with dementia at local attractions, taking walks, going to the shops etc.
source: dementiatimeout.com
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Programs