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Respite care insights: Michelle’s expert takes on dementia care in short-term settings
Season 1
Episode 16
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
Did you know that dementia care in respite settings requires a unique approach to help both the person living with dementia and their caregivers adjust, feel safe, and thrive during short stays?
In this episode of Voices in DREAM, Michelle, a Dementia Nurse Consultant, shares her expert insights on how dementia care in respite settings differs from long-term care. She explains the challenges, the importance of quick trust-building, and how respite care not only supports people living with dementia but also provides crucial relief to their families.
Tune in to learn about:
- The unique challenges of dementia care in respite settings
- How care teams adapt to short-term stays
- The role of families in making respite successful
- Emotional and medical support strategies during respite
- Advice for carers hesitant about using respite care
If you’re supporting someone with dementia or a caregiver in your life, this episode is made for you.