Reimagining life with dementia
5-day retreat for people in the early stages of dementia and their support partner
The Rementia Together 5-day retreat will give people living with dementia and their support partner hope beyond their diagnosis fostering a sense of optimism and possibilities for a brighter future.
Group Homes Australia welcomes you to a 5-day, live-in retreat designed specifically for people living with dementia. The program, which accommodates five people and their support partners, provides innovative dementia education, shares tools and strategies to help you live well, and the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive and caring environment at the retreat and into the future.
Accommodation, food and all retreat inclusions are at no cost to participants.
This service is funded by the Australian Government and led by Group Homes Australia.
Retreat topics include:
- Understanding dementia
- Strategies and tools for living well
- Creating cognitive ramps
- Human needs and how they can be impacted by dementia
- Communicating well
- Sexuality and intimacy
- Self-care
- Finding purpose and meaning
- Sleep, food and mood
- Your environment
- Community support
- Assistive technology
- Planning for the future
- Movement and meditation
2024 Retreats
Sydney & Rural NSW
- 13-17 May 2024
- 24-28 June 2024
- 22-26 July 2024
- 19-23 August 2024 (NEW rural retreat in Berry, NSW)
- 16-20 September 2024
- 14-18 October 2024
- 18-22 November 2024
How do people access the retreat program?
If you are interested in knowing more about the 5-day retreat, get in touch with Group Homes Australia or fill in the form below.
