Supporting people with dementia living at home
Supporting people with dementia living at home
Key messages:
- Care co-ordination. Thorough assessment and careful planning by a care coordinator, together with their ongoing support, can help improve the quality of life of people living at home with dementia. It can also reduce the stress experienced by their carers.
- Occupational therapy. Interventions focussing on promoting people’s independence such as tailored meaningful activities, group cognitive stimulation therapy, group reminiscence therapy, and occupational therapy can improve quality of life.
- Supporting carers. Carers value emotional support and practical help, including support to access community resources and care services.
Reflective questions:
- How do you work with other professionals to ensure people with dementia receive well-coordinated care?
- How do your occupational therapists work with people with dementia in the ways described in the briefing?Â
- How do you ensure that carers receive timely tailored support?
