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
One size doesn’t fit all: Understanding dementia types in aged care
In this episode of Voices in DREAM, we explore the reality that dementia is not a one-size-fits-all condition. Join Yashi and Dementia Nurse Consultant Michelle Clarke as they break down the different types of dementia, how symptoms can vary, and why aged care workers need to tailor their communication and care to each individual.
Whether you're new to aged care or a seasoned professional, this episode offers practical insights to improve your confidence, compassion, and care approach.
What to Expect in this Episode:
- An overview of the main types of dementia commonly encountered in aged care
- How symptoms differ across various dementia types
- The impact of different symptoms on communication and behaviour
- Practical strategies for adapting care approaches to each dementia type
- The importance of person-centred care tailored to individual needs
- Insights from Michelle, an experienced dementia nurse consultant
- Tips to help aged care workers build empathy, confidence, and better connections