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M·A·S Society
Lindaustrasse 28
A 4820 Bad Ischl
Austria/Europe
Tel: 0043 (0)6132 21410
Fax: 0043 (0)6132 21410 10
verein@mas.or.at
www.mas.or.at

 

Therapy and support stay (TuF)
The care and support of dementia patients is not possible without the family members. The cost to the government and society would be enormous. Often relatives themselves suffer from illnesses (such as depression, high blood pressure, etc.) arising from the high levels of stress during care giving. Sometimes they need more medication and doctor's visits than those they care for (Brodaty, 1997). 
In order to extend the care as long as possible while staying healthy, it is necessary to offer relief for the care giving relatives. For this reason, the Bad-Ischler-Concept was developed, which relieves relatives and supports patients during a two week therapy and support stay (TuF). This concept received the Paul Petrie Award by the University of Graz in 2001.


What can you and your afflicted loved one expect from a TuF in Bad Ischl?
The two week TuF-stay at selected four-star hotels (all meals included) in the Bad Ischl area includes:


Around the clock care and assistance
A specially trained team is available for patients and relatives throughout the day and night. The team consists of M·A·S instructors, psychologists, physicians, nurses and social workers.


After arrival
An interview by a physician and individual or group consultations with psychologists and social workers for patients and relatives.


The extensive program for relatives/caregivers includes:
For recreation, relief and strength rebuilding  -

  • Massages
  • Accupuncture
  • Relaxation
  • Free time for visits to hairdressers, beauty salons, Bad Ischl spa resorts, to once again enjoy a "carefree" period of time.

as well as information about the illness and therapy options such as:

  • "Learning by model" for better communication between you and your afflicted loved one.
  • Exercises to creatively incorporate learned behavior into everyday life at home.
  • Tips to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Practical excercies to guide the psycho/social treatment of abnormal and difficult behavior of patients.
  • Learn to reclaim your own personal space - increase your awareness that patients are well cared for and you as a relative/caregiver have a right to a normal, guilt-free life.

The activity and support program for patients comprises:
Stage specific training programs for body, mind and spirit given by specially trained M·A·S instructors.


The support program gives plenty of opportunities for entertainment and excercise in beautiful surroundings.

  • An evening program designed for lots of fun: music, dance, public readings, slide shows, etc.
  • Excursions and walks in delightful surroundings


(There are various opportunities for financial support available - for more information please contact us)


The M·A·S-Tip
Use your stay in Bad Ischl to visit a spa for treatments prescribed by your physician.

Photo impressions
Below, find some photographic impressions of our therapy and support stays. Click on the respective description to view the image.

Image 01: A part of the TuF team introduces themselves.
Image 02: A part of the TuF team introduces themselves.
Image 03: A group session of caregivers - information exchange.
Image 04: Activation through music
Image 05: A walk by the river Traun
Image 06: Brainstorming in the group
Image 07: Improving mental acuity by play
Image 08: Painting with Friedrich Danielis (int. recognized artist)
Image 09: Excursion to the Vehicle Museum
Image 10: Dance evening


For dates, rates and other informations, don't hesitate to contact us


Non binding request

 

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