Voices in DREAM
Supporting you to support people living with dementia
Are you a frontline worker in dementia care or passionate about improving aged care? Join us for Voices in DREAM — supporting you to support people living with dementia. Voices in DREAM is a new podcast that shares honest stories, practical tips, and culturally responsive care strategies from people in the field in respite, permanent residential, and home care settings.
Hear from support workers, nurses, allied health professionals, and dementia support coaches who know what it’s really like to support and care for people living with dementia, especially in a respite setting.
Listen to our stories and subscribe now for inspiration, advice, and community support to help you deliver the best possible care—one story at a time.
DREAM (Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring) aims to boost the capability of the aged care workforce to deliver quality dementia care. Through a dedicated portal, DREAM provides free access to education, a dynamic network and coaching tailored to individual and organisational needs: https://dream.utas.edu.au/
DREAM is funded by the Australian Government and is free to access.
Voices in DREAM
Caring for people with dementia in respite – what every support worker should know
Are you supporting someone living with dementia in a respite care setting?
Whether you're new to the role or have years of experience, this episode is your go-to guide (or a helpful refresher) on the dementia basics that matter most in short-stay care.
Join your host Yashi as she walks you through:
· Care strategies that make respite easier
· Practical care tips tailored for respite care
· Managing changing behaviours with calmness and empathy
· Simple ways to support brain health in everyday routines
Listen now on wherever you get your podcasts and feel more confident supporting people living with dementia during their respite stay.
Resources & Links:
- Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Help
- Dementia information for nurses and their patients | Dementia Australia
- About Wicking Dementia Centre - Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre | University of Tasmania
- Nationwide, 24-hour dementia carer support | Dementia Support Australia