Conversations around dementia-friendly environments, specialist support and person-centred care have become more common, but the day-to-day reality of delivering truly high quality dementia care remains widely misunderstood, writes, Rebecca Rawlings
There is growing awareness around dementia care in the UK, but awareness and understanding are not always the same thing. As registered manager at The Mill House Care Home in Worcestershire, I believe the biggest misconception is that dementia care is simply about keeping people safe.
People often underestimate how complex dementia care can be. It's not just about supporting the individual living with dementia - it's also about supporting families and carers, who are often emotionally and physically exhausted by the time they reach out for help.
That growing pressure is something I am seeing first - hand. Increasing demand for dementia care is being compounded by reduced access to community support and stretched external services, meaning many families only receive help once they have reached crisis point.
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