Supporting people living with dementia during respite in a residential care home, Annie’s story.

Did you know that tailored care approaches in residential care homes can significantly improve the quality of life for people living with dementia? When care teams understand their unique needs and preferences, residents feel safer, more engaged, and more respected.In this episode of Voices in DREAM, Annie shares her experience of working in dementia respite care. She talks about how she builds therapeutic relationships with people living with dementia and their families, and what has worked for her in practice.Please note that every person receiving respite care and type of services or care provided by every organisation is different. Services have their own policies and ways of working, so approaches to care can vary. The strategies shared in this episode reflect Annie’s experience.Tune in to hear about:·       How Annie builds trust and relationships in respite care·       Communication approaches that support understanding·       Supporting meaningful engagement and connection·       Providing person-centred care that respects individual needs and preferencesThis episode highlights how strong relationships and good communication can support positive experiences in respite care.