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Dementia Support Services

BASSCARE Dementia Support

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The Heart Remembers

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At BASSCARE, our dementia support services are designed to open new possibilities for connection, engagement and meaningful daily experiences. For those experiencing cognitive changes — whether early onset dementia or later stages — and for the loved ones who support them, we create welcoming environments where independence, dignity and joy are nurtured. From tailored dementia care to support for families and carers, our approach blends compassion, expertise and imagination. 
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Everyday Wonder: Dementia Day Programs

These programs also offer vital dementia respite care, giving carers time to recharge, restore balance and return to their role with renewed strength.

Our dementia day programs at Maranoa House in Canterbury and Elsie Salter House in Ashburton do more than fill a day — they create moments of joy, curiosity and connection. Each visit offers the chance to rediscover what still sparks laughter, what feels familiar and what can be shared with others. For caregivers, it is a moment of rest, knowing their loved one is supported through a specialist dementia care program


At BASSCARE’s dementia support services in Canterbury and dementia support services in Ashburton, we provide: 

Social Activities - Social and cognitive activities that inspire connection and conversation 

Nutritious Meals - Nutritious meals and refreshments throughout the day 

Personalised Care - Personalised sessions designed for every stage of memory change

Flexible Schedule - Flexible attendance, with full-day programs Monday to Friday 



Locations

Maranoa House

Maranoa Club

Elsie Salter House

Maranoa Club: Connection for Younger Onset Dementia 

BASSCARE’s Maranoa Club embraces the journey of those living with early onset dementia, along with the family and friends who walk beside them. Caregivers discover encouragement and dementia support for families, while participants enjoy activities designed to reflect their age, interests and spirit. Every experience is shaped to foster belonging, purpose and joy.

At My Place — the weekend drop-in program at Maranoa Club — carers and loved ones can spend time together in a familiar, welcoming space. Here, participants benefit from compassionate care for dementia while enjoying moments of laughter, activity and connection beyond the four walls of home. 

Carer Support

Because We Care for Carers Too
Caring for someone at home is often the quiet, unrelenting work of spouses, children and friends. When that person is living with dementia, the demands can feel overwhelming and isolating. That’s why BASSCARE provides dedicated dementia carer support pathways, including dementia carer support groups where experiences can be shared, strategies exchanged and strength rediscovered. 

These dementia support groups run monthly across multiple locations, ensuring support is always close by. For carers, they offer both help with dementia challenges and the chance to rebuild balance in everyday life. 

Our Program Provides:

  • Welcoming spaces for carers to pause, reflect and connect
  • Guidance from peers and BASSCARE’s Dementia Advisors 
  • Practical strategies for communication and behaviour management 
  • The reassurance of dementia respite during meetings so carers can participate fully 
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BASSCARE’s Philosophy

We understand that dementia touches not just the individual, but their whole family. Our approach is guided by a commitment to nurture self-worth, purpose, and enjoyment, while preserving abilities and strengthening family connections. With empathy at the heart of everything we do, we create routines and structure that honour the present moment, fostering meaningful experiences that enrich both lives and relationships.  

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