A different way for dementia care Gemma Willis Community Services Manager & Speech Pathologist...

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Primary goals of why we do what we do: Defend the social image (of people with dementia) Preserve competencies

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A different way for dementia care

Gemma Wil l isCommunity Services Manager & Speech

PathologistAlzheimer’s Queensland

Dementia Respite Care … A different way

What

How

Why

Primary goals of why we do what we do:

Defend the social image (of people with dementia)

Preserve competencies

Defend Social Image

Preserve Competencies

Prevent deskilling

Enable choice

Give purpose

Give roles

How

WhatFlexibility4 respite centres in SE QLDEmergency, overnight & weekend respite.In-home personal careSupport groups24 hour dementia helplineAllied health services

Defend social image+

Preserve skills=

Acknowledge the future

The Result

For information or support please call our Dementia Helpline.

24 hours 7 days a week

Free Call

1800 639 331