Episode 13: Dementia in a Residential Care Home

When the needs of someone living with dementia become more complex, moving into a residential care home can become a matter of necessity. While this can be an emotionally challenging process for everyone involved, the shift can help people to live their best lives and allow carers to regain their relationship with that person.But how do you know when it’s time? And is there an ideal way to broach the subject? In this episode, Tanya McIver, Group Manager of ResidentialServices at Helping Hand, explains all this and more.As someone who has delivered clinical and operationalcare to older people for over 20 years, she has a wealth of insight and understands the importance of supporting carers too. In conversation with host Kate Holland, Tanya talksabout:Signs it may be time to consider a residential care homeBenefits of a care home for the person living with dementiaBenefits of a care home for loved onesHow to access a care homeMemory Support Units and how they workMoving examples of person-centred care for people living with dementia Useful Resources:For help and support, try your GP first.The National Dementia Helpline is also available 24/7 for free and confidential expert information, advice and support. (1800 100 500)Dementia Support Australia can also assist. Helping Hand websiteHelping Hand general number - 1300 653 600 Episode hosted by Kate HollandEpisode recorded and edited by Drew Radford