The Alzheimer Centre provides specialised therapeutic support on a semi-private basis at alza’s premises.
Therapeutic support aims to help maintain cognitive and functional abilities, as well as participants’ well-being and quality of life.
This service does not, under any circumstances, provide inpatient care, residential accommodation or continuous supervision.
The therapies available include Cognitive Stimulation, Snoezelen Multisensory Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
The service is intended for people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Sessions may be individual or in groups. Schedules are agreed at the start of the intervention, according to the professional’s availability.
| Therapy | Individual session | Group session |
|---|---|---|
| Art therapy | Individual session60 min. | Group session1h20max. 6 participants |
| Cognitive stimulation | Individual session50 min. | Group session60 min.max. 6 participants |
| Music therapy | Individual session45 min. | Group session50 min.max. 5 participants |
| Snoezelen | Individual session45 min. | Group session60 min.max. 3 participants |
| Promoting autonomy | Individual session50 min. | Group sessionNot available |
Access to CAID requires prior registration, including an interview and initial assessment. Identification documents and clinical evidence of the diagnosis must be provided. Registration is free and available throughout the year. Admission is subject to the technical team’s availability and compliance with the established criteria, including being an alza member.
Admission is formalised by the client and/or caregiver signing a service acceptance agreement, which sets out the conditions for attending CAID and the monthly contribution.
Attending CAID involves payment for the therapeutic services provided. The amount depends on the intervention format (individual or group) and the number of sessions per week.