Supporting a loved one with dementia can be challenging but you don't have to do it alone!
BCR Respite Social
Give your loved one the chance to connect, create, and enjoy a day of engaging activities while you take time to rest, recharge and focus on other responsibilities.
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Creative and stimulating activities to support well-being
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Safe and welcoming environment
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Friendly, experienced staff who understand dementia care
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Freshly prepared lunch and morning tea included
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Fun outings into the community once a month
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BCR Communities offers day respite care from two locations, our BCR Tongarra Centre in Albion Park for Illawarra residents and our BCR Wellness Centre in Sanctuary Point for participants living in the Shoalhaven.
No day is ever the same!
Our experienced staff tailor each day's program around the unique interests of our participants and how they're feeling on the day.
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We might play games on the lawn,
listen to live music by a guest musician, create a craft project, go for a nature stroll, cook together, or plant out a flower bed in the garden.
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Once a month we hop on the bus for an fun outing together in the community.
Albion Park
Bay and Basin
Respite Social
Respite Social
Monday 9.30am to 2.30pm
BCR Communities Wellness Centre
130 Macleans Point Road, Sanctuary Point
Thursday 9.30am to 2.30pm
BCR Tongarra Centre
108a Tongarra Road, Albion Park
Our people
From assistance with daily living activities and mobility support to preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals, our experienced and professional team is dedicated to ensuring the comfort and well-being of our participants.
We also offer a diverse program of engaging activities, designed around each client’s interests, hobbies, and abilities, promoting social connection, mental stimulation, and overall well-being. Whether it's arts and crafts, music therapy, gentle exercise, or social outings, our day respite program offers a warm, welcoming environment where clients can feel at home while carers take a well-earned break.
Individually tailored programs
Our care team really take the time to get to know the participants and their carers before tailoring a program for their day. By finding out about daily routines, what they enjoy to eat and their favourite activities and interests, we can ensure our participants feel safe, secure and engaged during their time with us.
Whether it's arts and crafts, music therapy, gentle exercise, or social outings, our day respite program offers a warm, welcoming environment where clients can feel at home while carers take a well-earned break.
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The details
To be eligible to be part of the group at the Day Respite Cottage, you must have a carer and be approved through My Aged Care for Day Respite. Please call 1300 222 748 or email info@bbcri.com.au to find out more
“I know Mum will be well looked after when she is at the Cottage and the time apart gives me a chance to meet up with friends, spend time with my daughters and grandkids, and get things done around the house - it's a chance for me to rest and reset.”
VICKI
