Night Respite
Night Respite is an overnight respite option for caregivers of persons living with dementia displaying sundowning behaviour. This gives them some time off from night-time caregiving duties.
Night Respite engages persons living with dementia meaningfully during the session, while providing assistance with activities of daily living. It also educates caregivers on managing sundowning behaviours.
Sundowning is the worsening of behavioural difficulties towards the end of the day. Symptoms include restlessness, agitation, suspicious behaviour, disorientation, visual and auditory hallucinations, and difficulties sleeping at night. This often occurs in the moderate to severe stages of dementia, and may be challenging for caregivers to manage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Caregivers applying for this service must be the long-term caregiver of a person with dementia.
- Persons with Dementia eligible for admission:
- Diagnosis of dementia by a Singapore Medical Council-registered medical practitioner
- Displaying Sundowning behaviour
- Clients who are being cared for at home, and not utilising any long-term residential care services
Download this
Night Respite Service Application Package to apply for this service. All applications for Night Respite are to be submitted to
careinmind@aic.sg.
