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1 A different way for dementia care Gemma Willis Community Services Manager & Speech Pathologist Alzheimer’s Queensland

2 Dementia Respite Care … A different way What How Why

3 Primary goals of why we do what we do: Defend the social image (of people with dementia) Preserve competencies

4 Defend Social Image

5 Preserve Competencies Prevent deskilling Enable choice Give purpose Give roles

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10 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

11 Defend social image + Preserve skills = Acknowledge the future The Result

12 For information or support please call our Dementia Helpline. 24 hours 7 days a week Free Call 1800 639 331


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