The initiative hopes to improve the quality of life of family caregivers, and provide a fun environment for the people who suffer from this disorder.
The Ramon Molinas Foundation provides grants for disadvantaged families so that they are able to have the opportunity to benefit from the Respite care at the Aspace association. The initiative offers inclusive stays for people with cerebral palsy and represents an important support network for families of caregivers, who, although they are the main source of support, need to take a break for work and personal reasons.
Consequently, Respite care aims to improve the quality of life of carers, providing them with an opportunity to relax, away from the difficulties which come with caring for a person who suffers from this disorder. In addition, Respite care aims to provide a playful, social and quality environment directed at people of any age with cerebral palsy.
Aspace has four different proposals for attending to the needs of the 339 families that will take part in the programme: weekend respite care, leisure groups, the summer house and the holiday programme. All four of the programmes aim to provide an environment of social inclusion and community, encouraging autonomy and strengthening the participants’ individual abilities.
Cerebral palsy, an irreversible, but not degenerative disorder
Cerebral palsy is a permanent psychomotor disorder which causes limitations in the activity of the person affected. It is an irreversible disorder, but not degenerative. Those affected will have it their whole lives, even though it will not deteriorate. For this reason, people with cerebral palsy often suffer from other problems that also require treatment. Although no cure exists for the disorder, it is possible to achieve a certain degree of development in the motor, cognitive, linguistic and social areas thanks to stimulation and learning techniques.
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