A different way for dementia care Gemma Willis Community Services Manager & Speech Pathologist Alzheimer’s Queensland
Dementia Respite Care … A different way What How Why
Primary goals of why we do what we do: Defend the social image (of people with dementia) Preserve competencies
Defend Social Image
Preserve Competencies Prevent deskilling Enable choice Give purpose Give roles
How
What Flexibility 4 respite centres in SE QLD Emergency, overnight & weekend respite. In-home personal care Support groups 24 hour dementia helpline Allied health services
Defend social image + Preserve skills = Acknowledge the future The Result
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