Support for family carers
Initial Consultation:
A comprehensive 90-minute session with the main carer, to get to know you, understand your concerns, and assess the unique needs of your situation.
Outcome: A clear understanding of your family’s challenges and priorities.
Individualised Consultation Plan
Developing individualised plans tailored to the specific needs, preferences, and abilities, along with practical advice for implementation.
Outcome: Strategies that fit your family’s daily life.
Behavioural Management Strategies
Providing guidance on managing responsive behaviours associated with dementia, reframing your approach and how to prevent them.
Outcome: Reduced stress and more positive interactions.
Home Environment Assessment
Conducting assessments of the living space to create a dementia-friendly environment and ensure safety and promote independence.
Outcome: A safer, more supportive home environment.
Communication Strategies
Teaching effective communication methods to enhance interactions with individuals living with dementia, facilitating connection and improving relationships.
Outcome: Clearer, calmer, and more meaningful communication.
Caregiver Self-Care
Offering support and resources for family caregivers to prevent burnout and prioritise their well-being.
Outcome: Carers feel supported, resilient, and empowered.
Memory Enhancement Techniques
Suggesting memory-enhancing activities and exercises to engage and stimulate cognitive function in those with dementia.
Outcome: Increased engagement and cognitive stimulation.
Remote Consultations
Offering virtual consultations to accommodate those who may not be able to attend in-person sessions.
Outcome: Flexible support that fits your schedule.
Continued Support
Providing ongoing follow-up sessions to monitor progress, address new challenges, and adapt plans as needed.
Outcome: Long-term guidance and confidence in care.
