Mindful Dementia Care
Offering practical, emotional and social support to people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers.
Mindful Dementia Care is based on the principles of the Meeting Centre Support Program (MCSP), the MCSP model is a person-centred, comprehensive and integrated dementia care program.
The level of support provided at Mindful Dementia Care enables people living with dementia and their families to adjust to the condition and continue to live life with dementia.
Family carers can participate in the program in the form of information sessions, discussion groups or seek assistance in managing practical, emotional and social aspects of dementia care. Various social activities/ events are available for both, the person living with dementia and their family carers.
Our team is comprised of qualified and experienced Dementia Care Specialist, Diversional Therapists, Group Activity Assistants and specialist Support Workers.
Our Purpose
For carers:
- Respite
- Carer support and information
- Access to other community services
For persons living with dementia:
- Care in a supportive environment
- A friendly, happy, safe and social environment
- Physical, social and fun activities that are stimulating
- Meals that are nutritious in a social setting
- Activities that assist our clients with
independence - Respect of people from all cultures and backgrounds
Attending the Program
To participate in the Mindful Dementia Care program, certain criteria is required:
- Experiencing mild to moderate dementia regardless of age and inclusive of people younger than 65
- Have at least a conversational level of English
- Independent with walking, toileting and feeding
- Willing to participate in the evidence based evaluation
- Ability to make their own way to the Centre with the support of their families or community transport
- Anyone can refer to Mindful Dementia Care, a My Aged Care
assessment is not required.
The Benefits
The Centre is open:
Monday to Friday | 10am – 2pm
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
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