Alzheimer Scotland

Brief description:

We offer day care and home support services as well as a wide range of activities and opportunities, including life story work, musical activities, gardening, baking and discussions. We also organise outings based on people's interests.

Organisation name:

Alzheimer Scotland

Type of break:

Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes, Home Care

Care needs catered for:

Dementia

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

You may need to be referred by a Social Worker or Community Mental Health Team to access our day care services.

Full service description:

We offer day care and home support services as well as a wide range of activities and opportunities, including life story work, musical activities, gardening, baking and discussions. We also organise outings based on people's interests. Day care services - Irvine, Ardrossan, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, Stranraer, Newton Stewart, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Ecclefechan, Thornhill Home support services - The aim of our day care services is to help maintain and restore the sense of self esteem and dignity of people with dementia. Day Care gives people the opportunity to socialise, and helps them to maintain their independence and pursue their interests and hobbies. Carers also benefit from time to themselves while the person they care for attends day care.

Price information:

Please phone or e-mail for details.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

We can provide care in holiday accommodation (hotels, self catering), where a carer is available in that area.

Organisation providing this information:

Alzheimer Scotland

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

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