MindforYou Dementia Breaks

Brief description:

Check out our 2022 holiday brochure in the pdf section on the right. MindforYou specialise in the delivery of personalised dementia holidays throughout the UK! As a charitable cooperative, we are passionate and experienced in supporting families affected by dementia. We know how precious holidays are. They are the chance to spend quality time with our loved ones, enjoy new places, re-charge the batteries, and create wonderful memories together. At MindforYou, our experience in dementia and our extra special attention to detail allows us to create holidays personalised for you and your loved one living with dementia.

Organisation name:

MindforYou

Type of break:

Carer Breaks, Supported Leisure & Activity Holidays

Care needs catered for:

Dementia

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

People can access our service by either telephoning, e-mailing or the contact page on our website.

Type of accommodation:

You will stay in spectacular country homes which all have the WOW factor. Most are home to a jacuzzi or swimming pool, with one even housing its own cinema! MindforYou create a comforting home from home environment, providing en-suite rooms that can be adapted to your needs with any specialist equipment you require. All our properties have been personally selected to be mobility and dementia friendly..

Cultural needs catered for:

MindforYou meet all cultural needs if possible.

Full service description:

We understand the need for both carers and people living with dementia to have quality time together where the stress and pressures of day to day life are reduced. MindforYou understand the benefit of extra support and our dementia specialists will be with you every step of the way to give you the flexibility to try new activities, meet new people, relax and enjoy yourself. Everybody you meet on a MindforYou holiday, from the cook to the driver understands dementia. We focus on creating the most relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for your holiday and giving you both extra support when you need it. MindforYou offer a choice of activities both at the house or at a local attraction for you to enjoy individually or together throughout your holiday. These can be anything from quietly reading your morning newspaper, travelling on a steam train or enjoying an evening at the theatre. Our compassionate and caring staff are on hand to give you extra support (MYTime) from 9am to 9pm so you can enjoy quality time together or individually.

Price information:

Each day out and holiday is priced individually - please contact MindforYou for details.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

Included in the price will be homely dementia friendly accommodation, housekeeping, hot or cold breakfast, 2 course home cooked evening meal, travel to excursions and befriending support.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Some quotes from people who have been on one of our holidays are:- "A marvelous experience, you have helped us to keep pushing the boundaries and having more memories together." "I felt like I'd found a second family." "You have made it possible for us to have a holiday again." "I felt the stress flow away and came back feeling rejuvenated."

Organisation providing this information:

MindforYou

Accessible bedrooms:

Single, Double, Twin

Bedroom accessibility:

Level entry wet floor shower

General accessibility:

Parking available by premises, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

MindforYou can arrange travel to and from the holiday - anything from organising the train journey to us taking you door to door.

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