Carer Wellbeing Retreat

3 Day/2 Night Retreat - For Carer & Person Living with Dementia!

Being a carer for someone you love can sometimes be challenging and isolating. Staying at Home creates opportunities for you to meet others who are going through the same experiences in a supportive environment, and for carers to know they are not alone.

With a strong focus on wellbeing and self-care, carers will be equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges of supporting a person living with dementia. As part of the program, the person living with dementia is offered an introduction to respite and receives tailored, individual support to continue meaningful and enjoyable activities for longer.

Designed as an overnight retreat (over three days and two nights), you will join other carers and people living with dementia in a supportive peer environment. The program allows you to be introduced to respite together, so you both feel comfortable and enjoy the experience.

The retreats are free for participants to attend with all food and accommodation covered

Join us for a rejuvenating experience in beautiful Mount Gambier!

Eligibility Criteria

• A dementia diagnosis, or in the process of obtaining a diagnosis
• Moderately independent with daily activities
• Have a relative, partner or close friend supporting the person with dementia to remain living at home for as long as possible
• Both the person living with dementia and their carer wish to attend the Retreat

Places are limited so register your interest to be contacted to book your place!

• This booking is an expression of interest and not confirmation of attendance
• Prior to attending a phone conversation with the carer and then an assessment is completed either in home or via phone to ensure the program can appropriately cater for the needs of participants and confirm eligibility.

Contact us n 08 8202 5800 or sahp@unitingcommunities.org for more information about the program and our upcoming retreats.

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/service/older-people/support-for-carers/stayingathome