If you are a person with dementia, your care needs to be flexible to maximise your independence, CASCADE aims to provide the means for you to remain integrated within your community, living the life that you wish with the support you want.
CASCADE facilities move the focus away from the traditional caring role and the support you receive will empower you, putting your individual choices, needs and preferences at the centre of the support. Facilities are located in Dover (the Harmonia Village) and Medway (Harmony House) in the UK, and Kortrijk (Zorggroep H. Hart) and Heist-op-den-Berg (Woonzorg Ten Kerselaere) in Belgium.
There are many services available to help you understand your journey with dementia. These may include NHS services, Local Authority services, support from voluntary, community and charity organisations as well as local support on your doorstep.
Alzheimer’s Society From day one of dementia, we'll be right here with you. For support and advice. For campaigning, and one day, for a cure. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia Friends Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people's perceptions of dementia. https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk
Dementia UK Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. https://www.dementiauk.org
Every day activities
Living with a diagnose of dementia doesn't mean your life has to change.
Did you know there are holiday accommodations available specifically for people with dementia and their loved one or carer? Four of these accommodations have been made possible by CASCADE. Fancy a trip to Dover, Medway or even Belgium?
There are also groups who organise holidays at home and abroad. Let someone else take the stress of booking and organising activities, whilst you sit back and safely enjoy your travels and surroundings. Below are a few groups that offer this service.
Dementia Adventure: We believe with the right support anything is possible, which is why we offer small-group and tailored holidays for people living with dementia, enabling them to get away with their friends and family.
Disabled Holidays: Offering supported 5-day holidays at 12 destinations around the UK offer an alternative to traditional respite for people living with dementia and their carers.
Tourism for all UK: A charity that provides holiday and travel information service for disabled and older people and their carers. This includes people with mobility issues and people affected by dementia.