Hospice, Dementia and Inclusion
Care and support for older adults and people with disabilities through hospice care, dementia counseling, assisted living facilities, home health care, and inclusion programs offered by Caritas Austria © Jork Weismann
The dignity of every human being is a central concern for Caritas. This is especially true when people need help and find themselves in situations they are reluctant to discuss: dependence on others, changes associated with dementia, or exclusion due to physical or mental disabilities. Yet such a fate can befall anyone. Even in the 21st century, no one is immune to illness.
As a co-donor, you can offer these individuals concrete support and help them lead a life at the heart of society despite their illness or disabilities—whether that means staying in their own homes, living in Caritas’s care facilities across Austria, or receiving assistance in building a self-determined future.
As an endowment contributor, you are free to select a project to be implemented:
Old-age residences and nursing homes – Living with individual and personal care
- Needs-oriented 24-hour care in 47 old-age residences and nursing homes
- New types of living arrangements (flat-sharing and house-sharing communities)
- Pastoral care
Care at home - Support within your own four walls
- Home care and home nursing services
- Support for people in need of temporary care
- Elderly care and homecare (housekeeping support services and promoting physical well-being)
Hospice - Comprehensive and competent care in the last phase of life
- Mobile hospice
- Day hospice and hospice care at home
- Grief counselling for persons of all ages
Dementia - Living with memory loss
- Dementia counselling
- Psychosocial counselling sessions (including home visits)
- Short-term and respite care (“vacation beds”)
- Mobile and inpatient care for dependent persons with dementia
Inclusion - Services for people with disabilities
- Housing and employment projects
- Inclusive schools and educational support
- Apprenticeships and pre-vocational training
- Individual therapeutic measures (including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, music and movement education
Support for family caregivers - Family members are also in need of "care"
- Psychosocial services, counselling for family caregivers and consultations to reduce workload
- Courses for caregivers (e.g. dealing with dementia, self-care)
- Rest days for family members
- Support groups for family members
Encouraging people to pass away at home - Allowing for a long and good life until the last moment at home