Advance care planning in dementia – from the latest research to new practice - Dr Jenny van der Steen

In this session, the complexities of advance care planning in dementia are explored, with a focus on meaningful communication and person-centred care.Drawing on guidance from the European Association for Palliative Care, the discussion highlights the importance of involving families, adapting conversations to individual capacity, and viewing advance care planning as an ongoing process rather than a one-off decision.The session also outlines practical approaches and tools to support earlier, more inclusive conversations, helping ensure care reflects what matters most to the person living with dementia.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-van-der-steen-van-kampen-0b645958/This podcast is free to listen - but the care behind it isn’t.Rowcroft Hospice is a registered charity, and much of our work is made possible thanks to the generosity of local supporters. We provide outstanding care to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across South Devon—through our inpatient and outpatient services, as well as vital care at home.We’re also planning to expand our impact even further, with a pioneering 60-bed dementia and complex nursing care home at our site in Torquay, designed to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.If you’ve found value in this podcast and would like to support our work, please visit rowcrofthospice.org.uk/donate thank you.This podcast series is recorded and produced by Steve Hindley at iNarrator