Respite Centre
The specialist overnight respite service offers stimulation and activity to the person with dementia in a safe, friendly environment and an invaluable break to families and carers. This is a national respite service and is open to people with dementia living anywhere in Ireland.
The centre provides overnight respite 7 days per week. During the day, residents have access to the Blackrock Day Care Centre. The cost for a 7 day stay is €750. Shorter and longer stays may be negotiated when possible. To find out more about the centre please read our brochure below.
How to Access the Service
Please read the brochure below for information about the service and the admissions process. A referral form must be completed. Please note, to comply with National Quality Standards the medical report in the referral form and the medication cardex for those who have prescribed medications must be completed by a GP before a service can be provided. As part of our committment to providing person-centred dementia-specific care the Society also asks that each resident has a completed social profile.
The brochure, referral form, medication cardex and social profile form are available to download below.
For further information please contact the Respite Manager for the Centre, Ms Bernie Hutchinson - Tel: 01 2073838 or email respite@alzheimer.ie
Completed forms can emailed to respite@alzheimer.ie or posted to:
The Orchard Respite Centre
Temple Road
Blackrock, Co Dublin.
The Orchardwebsite.pdfMedication Cardex
For Completion by GP or Consultant as part of the admissions process to The Orchard Respite Centre.
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Social Profile
The Society is dedicated to providing person-centered care which reflects the needs, wishes and views of people with dementia, including their personality, biography, achievements and life stories. The Social Profile is a key element in helpling us to work with people with dementia and their families.
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