Day care, recipients with a diagnosis of dementia who may have disordered behaviours that exclude them from actively participating in existing respite programs or social groups. Recipients in Darwin waiting to return to their home community may also be included in this service. Overnight respite by negotiation. Evening and weekend respite options are now available.
Visit supplier >South West Rural Respite Services
WA, Australia
Services are offered in the 12 shires of the South West region to carers of the frail aged, the disabled and those with dementia and associated challenging behaviours. Also to carers of the terminally ill. Services will not be denied if carers cannot afford them.
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Available to all Adult education courses, Occasional childcare and planned activity group
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
Elsie Salter House is a day respite centre for people living with damemntia and their carers.
Visit supplier >A provider of home and community care services for the frail aged and people with disabilities.
Visit supplier >Inverell HACC Dementia Respite Service
NSW, Australia
Transport can be arranged to attend the day centre.
Visit supplier >Respite (day only), assistance with shopping and appointments, home visits, social support, Dementia Carers Support Group and Dementia specific Day Centre, Neighbour Aid.
Visit supplier >Tamworth Dementia Respite Service
NSW, Australia
Not an emergency service. Day Centre Wed & Thurs, meals & activities included.
Visit supplier >Westbury Memory Loss Group Rainbow Club
TAS, Australia
Westbury Community Health Centre runs a Memory Loss Group known as the Rainbow Club for approximately 7 clients on a Monday and Friday each week. Clients who have been diagnosed with dementia can be referred by family, GPs and other health professionals. Transport is available to and from the Centre.
Visit supplier >Munnew Day Centre - Meercroft Care Inc
TAS, Australia
Day Centre for persons diagnosed with Alzheimers and other dementia types, persons who may require admission to long term care. A daily fee of $10 is charged and contributes toward lunch, morning and afternoon tea, transport and activities.
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Day program providing social support, recreation, activity-based programs for the frail aged with dementia.
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Mayne Street Day Centre provides day respite for people with a diagnosis of dementia.
Visit supplier >Alzheimer's Australia Tasmania - Launceston
TAS, Australia
For information about Alzheimers, dementia and related disorders. Also living with memory loss workshops and support groups., including a Men's Support group for male carers. Day club for people with dementia is run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week at the Centre.
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Provides in home and outings respite, both planned and emergency for carers of people with dementia. Free Dementia Helpline 1800 639 331
Visit supplier >HACC & Dementia Day Care - Temora
NSW, Australia
Centre Based Day Care provides respite for carers who care for a person suffering from early to moderate dementia. Respite is offered each Friday from 10am to 3pm in a friendly, homely atmosphere, with a trained carer and volunteers. A contribution towards the service is asked to cover the cost of morning tea and lunch. Transport can be arranged if needed.
Visit supplier >Murray Vale Dementia Day Care / Amaroo Day Club
NSW, Australia
The Amaroo Day Club is a day respite program catering for people with Dementia. Day club provides a wide range of flexible activities which encourage participation, mental stimulation and the maintenance of physical abilities in a social setting. Activities include craft, outings, games and quizzes
Visit supplier >Amana Living - Lefroy Day Care Centre
WA, Australia
The Centre is available to elderly ambulant people who have been diagnosed as suffering from Alzheimers or dementia and who live in the community. The centre is open 7 days a week and four evenings. It aims to give respite to carers of people suffering from an altered mental state and to enable carers to maintain their relative at home as long as possible. Also provides a social program in a non-threatening atmosphere. Margaret Logan and Bev Smith are the HACC Coordinators of this is a respite service. Sat - Sun 8-9pm limited transport available Fees struct approx $4 per serve $7 per meal.
Visit supplier >East Grampians Health Service - Ararat Campus
VIC, Australia
Provides wide range of social and recreational activities for older people including music, outings, support and recreational programs. Provides a 2 course meal for lunch and transport to and from centre is available for clients.
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St Laurence House is a facility operated by St Laurence Community Services dedicated to the care of people with dementia providing day activity programs, overnight and weekend respite.
Visit supplier >This program offers frail, socially isolated older people, people with dementia and/or disabilities and their carers, centre based activities including craft, games, music, cooking, information talks, outings etc. transport to and from the centre can be arranged.
Visit supplier >Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
VIC, Australia
Four sites: Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington and Somerville.
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Service provides transport, social support and centre based activities for frail aged and/or people living with disabilities. Respite, referral, advocacy and in-home support. Social support includes bus trips, outings and day centre activities.
Visit supplier >Great Lakes Centre Based Respite Service - "Daisy Club"
NSW, Australia
Aim to provide the person with memory loss who lives by themselves or with a carer - socialisation, meals and specially designed activities which will take into account each individuals needs. This service also aims to give respite to carers who may like to spend the day relaxing, shopping or enjoying a favourite pastime.
Visit supplier >Centre based day care for people with dementia. The program is designed to support people with dementia and avoid premature or inappropriate admission to long term residential care. Persons attend small groups, activities include bowling, darts, walks, massage etc. The carer has respite for the day. Groups meet Bundaleer Gardens - Cameron St Wauchope, Camden Haven Home and Community Care Centre - Laurie St, Laurieton, Sherwood Park Respite Care Centre - Port Macquarie.
Visit supplier >Manning Respite Options Service
NSW, Australia
Respite provided to carers of people living with dementia through in-home and centre based respite (centre based respite includes recreational outings). Support, information, advocacy and referral for the carers.
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Community Aged Care Package is a planned and coordinated community care service to assist people who require management of services due to their care needs. For frail older persons living in the community as an alternative to low level residential care. 40 Community Aged Care Packages. EACH - Extended Aged Care in the Home; provides high care in the home support as an alternative to high care residential. 5 EACH Packages. Dementia Day Care 10am - 2pm. CACPs in Port Macquarie.
Visit supplier >Tweed Valley Respite Service Inc - Respite Cottage
NSW, Australia
Day respite cottage for persons with dementia/alzheimers and frail aged. Service offers day respite, promotes independence, social stimulus, support and guidance for carers. Carers support group.
Visit supplier >Home Care Service of NSW - Bushview Cottage
NSW, Australia
Dementia specific day care centre which provides supported social activities for people with dementia. Service Provides: Assessment, Case Management, Case Planning/Review and Coordination, Counselling/Support, Information and Advocacy, Transport for Service Users.
Visit supplier >Home Care Service of NSW - Dementia Services
NSW, Australia
Service delivery 7 days per week as negotiated. Our aim is to prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalisation. Dementia Specific program at Bushview Cottage (Mon - Fri 10 am - 2 pm) counselling and support. Dementia-specific Community Aged Care Packages (5).
Visit supplier >Blue Mountains House Respite Programme - Blaxland
NSW, Australia
Provides respite care to people with early stage dementia. Small groups of people meet in the cottage for social activities, 5 days a week from 9am - 3pm. Men's woodworking group runs on Tuesdays. Encourage anyone who may be thinking about the program to drop in for morning tea and a visit. As they program is a small group they are able to tailor the program to the interests of the clients.
Visit supplier >Richmond Day Centre (Dementia Specific Respite Centre)
NSW, Australia
Dementia specific, centre-based Day Care programme providing care, activities and day respite. This covers morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and transport from home to the Centre and back home at the end of the day, dependant on area (transport unable to take wheelchairs)
Visit supplier >Winmalee Day Centre (Dementia Specific)
NSW, Australia
Caters to the specific needs of people living with dementia and the needs of their carers. Carers: flexible respite service, ongoing support, information, education and support group. Clients: opportunities to socialise, recreational activities, gentle exercises, encouragement to maintain existing living skills, nutritious lunch, outings, dignity, fun and respect. Podiatry (fee), hairdressing (fee)
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Centre based day respite service for frail elderly and dementia people living in the community. Day Care service covers Auburn Local Govt Area as well as surrounding districts. Fee classed as donation towards meal (hot or cold meal & includes soup & sweets). People may provide their own lunch. Outings are also available for those attending day respite.
Visit supplier >Guildford Community Centre - Day Care (Respite)
NSW, Australia
Centre based activities; All clients must be assessed by using a CIARR tool, ring to arrange interview. Transport to & from Centre $6.50 (only for Residents in Holroyd and 2km surrounding area). Transport for outings costed separately. Centre based respite service, transport, meals, outings. Carers Groups and other activities. Meal $5.50
Visit supplier >Rosewood Cottage Support Centre for Older People
NSW, Australia
Referral by Local Medical Officer, General Community Nurse or family, then assessed by registered nurse from Rosewood Cottage. Waiting: WAITING LIST. Mon Open - aged general, Tue Open - dementia, Wed Open - Arabic, Thu Open - dementia, Fri Open - aged general Mon open aged general
Visit supplier >Dementia Day Care - Hevington House
NSW, Australia
Day program specifically for people with dementia related illness. Service can provide transport to Centre.
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The Home Club is a day centre that offers a respite program to the carers of people with Dementia in the community of Dubbo. The Home Club aims to provide meaningful stimulation to the clients and assist in maintaining community involvement. A diverse activity program is conducted which is designed to meet individual needs. Group activities include: music and garden therapy, bingo, art, craft, and card games to name a few. There is an attendance fee, which provides each client with: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, craft supplies, activities, and game prizes. Day outings will incur an extra charge depending on the destination and activity involved. These outing may take clients out to lunch, scenic tours and mystery tours or to a function at another venue. Volunteers come to the centre to provide entertainment like singing, dancing and poetry.
Visit supplier >Wellington Aged Activity Centre
NSW, Australia
The Wellington Aged Activity Centre is located at Wellington Community Health Centre, and provides centre based day care Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm. A small fee for lunch. There is a bus available to pick up and deliver clients to their homes. Activities include: shopping trips, interaction with other clubs and centres, bingo, mini golf, school visits, church services, craft sessions, gardening, and personal care.
Visit supplier >Resthaven Community Respite Services
SA, Australia
Planned individual and small group respite care. Extended group day respite is available at the Ridgway House (36 Sussex Tce, Westbourne Park, tel. 8271 0350) and Hersey Cottages (6-8 Township Rd, Marion). Overnight respite is also provided at the Ridgway House (low and high care programs available)
Visit supplier >Community Care Services - Central Coast Ltd
NSW, Australia
Community Care provides In Home Respite Care (dementia specific); Veterans Home Care; Extended Day Care (dementia and related disorder); Geoff Wright Cottage (listed separately); Co-ordinates the Community Visitors Scheme; and has a Multi Service program which includes light domestic assistance, lawn mowing vouchers and social support, transport to doctors, shopping etc. (Listed separately)
Visit supplier >Singleton Home & Community Care Inc
NSW, Australia
This service covers neighbour aid, meals on wheels , home maintenance and home modifications and community transport for Peer Support, the aged and disabled. Neighbour aid provide such services as transport to medical appoints, shopping, social outings, limited respite and home visits for isolated people.Can also assist with the installation of shower rails, shower heads etc. Community transport provide a service called dial a bus and provide transport at the fees listed for medical appointments. Peer suport provides respite care to younger people with a disability in the Singleton area. Personal care offers assistance with daily self-care tasks with hygiene and grooming. Domestic assistance helps with cleaning dishwashing, clothes washing & ironing.
Visit supplier >Pegasus - Dementia Specifc Care
NSW, Australia
Provides opportunity for support and socialisation for aged clients with dementia, also respite opportunity for families.
Visit supplier >East Lake Macquarie Dementia Service Inc.
NSW, Australia
Specialist Respite Care Day Service offering respite in a safe secure and home like environment for people with a dementing illness. Emergency respite is available. Activity programmes, are person orientated. Planned social outings for carers monthly and on-going support to carers as required. Ongoing monitoring of clients & carers to ensure care plans remain current and carers receiving support necessary. Staff who liaise on behalf of the care/client, with GP's and other relevant agencies such as ACAT, CCRC, CDU and COPS.
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Day care respite for early stage memory impairment, not just dementia. The program in the day care centre is varied and may include such things as gentle exercise, discussion, reminiscence, aroma therapy, specially adapted games and short bus trips. The area covered by this service is Cardiff, Boolaroo, Teralba, Fassifern, Woodrising, Toronto, Rathmines, Wangi, Eraring, Morisset, Bonnells Bay, Cooranbong and Wyee - Westlakes Area generally.
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Ethnic Community Council ph: (02) 4929 5880 Operates day centre services for people of NESB - particularly of Polish origin. Tuesday 10am-2pm with meal for frail aged clients. Providing activities and healthy fresh cooked meals.
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The Wattle Grove Cottage is a Day care centre that provides a respite service for persons with dementia. Services provided include: Home assessments, nursing assessments, individual care programs, social outings, Networking and liaison with GP's, community nurses and other service providers, Carer/Family education and support. There is travel time which is 8am-10am & 2pm-4pm REFERRAL VIA RIC 49257990
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Novacare provides a range of community care services funded by the Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), Home and Community Care (HACC) funded programs, Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) and EACH Dimentia packages. Centre based respite for frail aged 65+. Short term & emergency respite for carers at our respite house. In addition we provide private home care services. All enquiries and referrals should be addressed to 1300 363 654.
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Beryl Lewis is a day respite centre which provides social opportunities for older people while providing their carers with a break. Clients need to manage their own medication. Service can only take people who self manage any incontinence issues. Building is accessible. Transport, morning tea, lunch and activities are all provided in the cost. Transport available every day except limited room on Fridays. They can pick up from areas between the Windang bridge to Albion Park. People from outside this area can still attend the centre but must be dropped off. Volunteers are used in this service and they receive training and education to support them. Activities include: dominoes, craft, outings, musical entertainment and bingo. Beryl Lewis Day Care are able to cater to people with mild/ moderate dementia but are unable to take people who wander.
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Day Centre activities for people diagnosed with dementia. Social activities, gentle exercise and diversional therapy provided in a secure environment. Included in the $10 cost is morning and afternoon tea, lunch and transport to and from the centre. Safe and secure environment.
Visit supplier >Multicultural Dementia Day Respite (IECC)
NSW, Australia
Day respite program for people with mild to moderate dementia. The Day Care is staffed by people experienced in working with people with dementia. Activities include: craft, board games, individual interests are catered for where ever possible. Full assessment on referral. Morning tea and lunch provided. Buildings are accessible. 10 am - 2 pm Wed - Cringila Respite Centre, 32 Lake Ave Cringila; 10 am - 2 pm Fri - Carunya, Belfast Ave, Warilla.
Visit supplier >Anglicare Chesalon Pittwater Day Centre
NSW, Australia
This service currently has a day centre which provides social support programs to older people and people with memory loss, their carers and families, in a centre-based setting. The centre caters for men and women on Mon, Thu, and Fri; women only on Tue, and men only on Wed.
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Secure dementia long day care centre. Offers light exercise, music, entertainment, craft, games, outings, hairdressing and meals. For clients who have mild/moderate dementia. Priority is given to those whose carers are reliant on the service in order to access paid employment/look for paid employment.
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A 65 bed public hospital providing inpatient aged care and rehabilitation with an integrated day therapy, day hospital, home based rehabilitation service, inpatient palliative care, community palliative care service and a inpatient psycho-geriatric unit. Also provided:community options, flexible respite for carers, in-home day and overnight respite services.
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Hunters Hill Respite is a social day centre offering care and activities for frail older people in the Ryde/Hunters Hill area. The service gives people who care for frail older people or adults with disabilities a rest or the opportunity to tend to other family responsibilities. The service also supports older people who are housebound or isolated to remain in their own homes for as long as they choose. The centre is staffed by a coordinator and a team of professional staff. It is also assisted by a group of volunteers who work directly with our clients and in administration. The service provides: transport, morning and afternoon tea, hot meals, outings (picnics, clubs, concerts), crafts & leisure activities, guest speakers and entertainers and companionship. Wednesday is reserved for clients with dementia and Monday is for clients from a Chinese background.
Visit supplier >Keenagers Respite Day Activity Centre
NSW, Australia
A day care centre which provides support and activity programs for seniors and younger people with disabilities. They have guest entertainers, social outings and picnics, music and singing, gentle exercises, morning tea and lunch and much more, to provide respite and support for carers. Transport can be provided. Dementia respite is on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Active and Frail aged respite is on Tuesdays.
Visit supplier >Manly Hospital - Parkhill Cottage Day Centre
NSW, Australia
Assists people with socialisation through client interaction & participation with the diversional therapy activity programme. Also a respite centre for carers & a resource unit networking with other community services. Health assessment, monitoring and social work assistance provided.
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Provides specialist care for clients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in a secure, homelike environment by offering small group socialisation and activities, as well as carer support and respite. Care for clients from a non-English speaking background is also provided. In addition to these services, one Friday per month a group of older people suffering from a psychiatric illness meet at the centre for a social and living skills program. Referrals for this program are through the psychogeriatric service at the Royal North Shore Hospital.Saturday for early stage of dementia
Visit supplier >Richard Geeves Day Care Centre
NSW, Australia
Provides respite services to people with a diagnosis of Dementia. Types of Respite includes Day centre and occassional in home Respite.
Visit supplier >Ming Shi Chinese Dementia Day Care - Chatswood
NSW, Australia
This is a dementia specific day care program delivered to Chinese people to relieve the pressure of caring, and to assist people with dementia in sustaining their physical and mental well-being.
Visit supplier >The service is an extension of the Aged Day Care Program and is designed to cater for the specific needs of those in the Armenian community who are diagnosed with low or medium levels of dementia or related illness. Participants are cared for by trained volunteers who are sensitive to the dependency needs of this group. The service provides a comfortable, safe environment where participants partake in programmed activities based on the needs and abilities of the individuals. Morning/Afternoon tea and traditional, cooked meals are served.
Visit supplier >Tom O'Neill Saturday Program - Horizons
NSW, Australia
Provides Specialist care for clients with early onset/early stage Alzheimers's, other dementia disease and related disorders or possible loss of memory due to injury e.g. motor vehicle accident. The centre provides programmes and outings for clients who enjoy physical activities. Transport is available for outings only.
Visit supplier >Centre based day care service for frail older people with dementia. The program caters for approx 7-9 clients per day offering a variety of activities both in the centre and in the local community. Aims to maintain skill levels, independence and mobility and give respite break to carers. Transport to and from the program is available.
Visit supplier >Belconnen (Kirra) Aged Day Care Program
ACT, Australia
The Aged Day Care Program provides therapeutic and respite activities for frail elderly and people living with dementia in the ACT, within a safe and supportive and caring environment.
Visit supplier >Day Care Program, Daytime respite service for carers, consisting of programs targeting the needs of the frail aged in particular those who are socially isolated or have a diagnosis of dementia. Wellness Program, Australian Government Initiative that provides a range of therapy services to older people in the community, While promoting self independence. These programs are run by qualified and experienced aged care staff. Mirinjani Village operates these programs based at Minns Place, Weston.
Visit supplier >WA, Australia
Alzheimers Australia WA is a not for profit organisation which provides essential support services primarily to individuals with dementia and their carers: respite, social support, counselling, education, training and information. Services are also delivered to service providers and the general public. The organisation has premises in Shenton Park, Rockingham, York, Mandurah, Albany and Kalgoorlie.
Visit supplier >Amana Living - Kinross Day Club - Carers Support Group
WA, Australia
Kinross Day Club provides centre based respite opportunities for people with dementia who live in the community, with or without a carer.
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Davis House is a large secured home which provides a comfortable and safe environment for people with dementia. This provides the opportunity for the carer at home to continue working or to have respite. All staff are trained in the care of people living with dementia.
Visit supplier >Mercy Aged Care - McAuley House Seniors Centre
WA, Australia
McAuley House Seniors Centre is a homelike safe environment for Seniors & young people with disabilities living in the Wembley and surrounding areas. The aim is to provide respite to a primary carer and relieve social isolation and enhance quality of life for those clients living in the community. The centre has specific days for people with a disability and people with dementia.
Visit supplier >The Alexander HeightsCare Centre, and the Heights Community House are HACC funded and operated by the City of Wanneroo and are centre based day care for older adults and people with disabilities. This centre also provides multicultural and dementia specific days.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
To provide day respite for carers of the frail aged, dependent, confused, elderly. To provide support, information and education to the carers. To provide counselling to carers during crisis. Various activities - gentle exercise, recreational activities, board games, musical videos, bus trips, picnics.
Visit supplier >Kalparrin Day Care Centre - Inner West
NSW, Australia
Respite day care for people with dementia and their carers and carer support.
Visit supplier >War Memorial Hospital - Day Centre
NSW, Australia
Provides a structured, small group day activity program which includes centre based activities and outings. Programs are prepared and run by qualified Diversional therapists. Tuesdays to Fridays two discrete groups are held: one for frail aged and one for people with mild to moderate dementia. On Mondays - three separate groups are held for frail aged Greek, Spanish and Russian speaking people. A small fee per day covers morning/afternoon tea and a lunch. One wheelchair space daily for Tues - Fri frail aged group. This centre cannot take persons with high level needs ie.assistance with eating/toileting or those who wander.
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Warrina Cottage is part of the Community Rehabilitation & Geriatric Service (CRAGS). The cottage is a day respite centre for residents of the St George Area with a diagnosis of a moderate to severe dementing illness. Also offers occasional care for emergency or planned needs. Warrina Cottage offers a friendly, home like secure environment with assistance and supervision by trained staff. Activities include exercise, games, cards, music, craft and outings.
Visit supplier >Offers a respite activity group for people with dementia. A light lunch is provided. Activities:picnics, bus trips, centre based activities. Runs support groups for carers with one daytime meeting monthly. Videos, books available. Provides: caring, multilingual, professional staff, bus transport with wheelchair access to and from centre, assessment of a person's ability to cope, referral to other day groups, support for carers/ other family members, information about other respite services, referral to nurses specialising in dementia care, liaison with carer support groups such as Alzheimer's Assoc. Will accept people who have severe dementia. Closed public holidays. 7 days 8.45am to 4.45pm
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The Cottage is a day care centre for people with a diagnosed dementing illness. It provides social activities in a group environment and regular respite for the carer. Potential clients are assessed by the Coordinator at home to determine if their needs can be met at the centre. Transport to and from the centre is available. The centre can take 15 clients per day, the Cottage staff consist of a Registered Nurse (coordinator), Assistant in Nursing, Diversional Therapist, and Driver/general assistant. Waiting period 2-3 weeks or as indicated by Coordinator. Located in the same centre as "The Retreat" but they are separate services.
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Offers a day program/respite service for those who are frail aged, still living at home. Socialisation and outings are provided. This service currently has one dementia specific day but are gearing towards becoming a fully dementia specific service therefore all new intake will be from those with diagnosed dementia. The Centre operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4.30pm. Transport is available to and from the centre but the bus cannot accommodate wheelchairs. Those attending the centre must be socially continent.
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The Dementia and Alzheimer's Association is dedicated to supporting people with dementia and their carers.
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Parkside Respite offers respite care that is provided in the carers' own homes and communities and in centre-based settings.
Visit supplier >Bethanie House Glenhuon (formerly Queensbury)
WA, Australia
Adult day centre for people with dementia and the frail aged. Transport provided. Morning , afternoon tea and lunch included. Working Carers programme. Young disabled people's programme for ages 18-30 on Thursdays 9.30am - 4.30pm
Visit supplier >Community Care Services - Central Coast Ltd - Flexible Respite - Geoff Wright Cottage
NSW, Australia
This service targets out of hours care for people suffering a dementing illness. It operates weekend day care (Saturday fortnightly). Up to 13 clients a day can be accommodated from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Transport can be provided.
Visit supplier >Dementia Care Team - Friendship Day Care - Grevillea Cottage
NSW, Australia
Day Respite is offered at Grevillea Cottage on a Monday and Friday between 10 am - 2 pm. The Dementia Care Team will offer respite to the client after an assessment has been made of the client's physical, social and mental abilities. The centre is staffed by a Registered Nurse and endorsed enrolled nurse, each trained in dementia nursing care. It is facilitated in small groups with a safe, non-threatening family atmosphere. Limited transport to and from each centre is available within a given distance from the facility. This is arranged by the Centre Co-ordinator.
Visit supplier >Dementia Care Team - Dementia Day Respite
NSW, Australia
Day Respite is offered at the above address 4 days/week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 10am and 2pm. (Closed public holidays & staff holidays). The Dementia Care Team will offer respite to the client after an assessment has been made of the client's physical, social and mental abilities. The centre is staffed by a Registered Nurse and health service aide, each trained in dementia nursing care. It is facilitated in small groups with a safe, non-threatening family atmosphere. Limited transport to and from each centre is available within a given distance from the facility. This is arranged by the Centre Co-ordinator. There is also the Woy Woy Day Care, Grevilla Cottage, Kingsley Ave, Woy Woy on Monday and Friday.
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Service provides respite for carers of people with an dementing illness by providing a dementia-specific activity program within a secure and supportive environment. Club runs on Wednesdays and Fridays dependent on availability. Service is run in partnership with Greater Southern Area Health Service, Riverina Dementia Support, Baptist Community Services, Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Resource Centre, Alzheimer's Carers Support Group, and Meals provided by Meals On Wheels on a cost-recovery Basis. Horizon Club room direct number is 6938 6315
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Centre-based Day Care for frail older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds residing in Canterbury LGA. Social activities, guest speakers, entertainment, monthly outings, gentle exercise, special theme mornings, discussions, bingo etc. Transport provided. There may be a waiting list.
Visit supplier >Wednesday Day Activity Program
SA, Australia
Service co-located with Life Care Therapy Services (Suite 13 Wellington Centre, 2 Portrush Rd, Payneham)
Visit supplier >JewishCare - The Burger Centre
NSW, Australia
Provides a day care program for frail and disabled Jewish members of the community. Daily program includes: exercise, speakers, performances, excursions, games and art therapy activities. Kosher meals are provided, as well as morning tea. Special dietary needs can be catered for. Dementia specific programs are available, and Russian speaking programme on Wednesday. The Centre bus picks up members who live in Randwick, Waverley, Woollahra and Botany LGAs. Russian speaking people from Waterloo, Surry Hills and Redfern are transported to the Centre on Wednesdays.
Visit supplier >Southern Cross Care - Day Centre
TAS, Australia
Provides respite for carers of people with dementia. Provides a program of activities that will enhance the psychological, spiritual, cultural, social and physical wellbeing of an individual. Clients are collected from home and returned home at the end of the program. Clients are provided with morning tea, hot lunch and afternoon tea. A monthly program of activities is given to the clients at regular times. Activities may occasionally be held away from the centre, eg lunch, picnic, BBQ, concerts.
Visit supplier >Host Homes Program - Family Based Care
TAS, Australia
The Host Homes Program is a day respite program funded by National Respite for Carers Program to enhance the lives of clients with early stage dementia or short term memory loss. Six hours of respite for carers is provided on an ongoing basis one day per week.The program caters for up to 4 clients and operates in a secure family environment once a week. Host homes are held in Prospect, Scottsdale and Invermay. Referrals from family, GPs, Community Nurses or self.
Visit supplier >Eyres House Planned Activity Group/Respite Centre
VIC, Australia
As the region's dementia specific PAG facility, Eyres House is a secure environment providing a Monday to Friday program for 10 to 15 clients each day with a diagnosis of dementia. An Overnight Weekend Cottage Respite program is provided every third weekend from Friday afternoon through to Monday morning for up to eight clients with a diagnosis of dementia. This program is also able to provide emergency overnight respite as needed
Visit supplier >Chinese Dementia Respite Day Care
NSW, Australia
Dementia specific day care program to relieve the pressure on families and carers, to assist people with dementia in sustaining their physical and mental well-being. Programs include: physical exercise, memory games, lunch, sensory stimulation. Two day care centre venues - West Pennant Hills ( for clients in Baulkham hills) & Harris Park (For clients in Holroyd, Parramatta & Auburn)
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