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
Tips for support workers and carers supporting a person living with dementia in a respite setting: successful respite care
Did you know that successful respite care for people living with dementia relies just as much on how we support the carers and support workers as it does on the care itself? Empowered, well-informed carers can make all the difference in creating a safe, calm, and enriching respite experience.
In this episode of Voices in DREAM, we explore practical, person-centred strategies for both support workers and carers who are providing respite care for individuals living with dementia. Whether it’s preparing for a respite stay or responding to changes in behaviour, this episode offers helpful tips grounded in real-life care scenarios.
Tune in to learn about:
· How to prepare for a dementia respite stay
· Communication strategies that promote trust and comfort
· Supporting carers during and after respite care
· Managing changes in routine and behaviours with empathy
· Promoting team-based care between families and support staff
Whether you’re a family, carer, a community support worker, or part of an aged care team, this episode is filled with practical advice to help you deliver more successful and compassionate respite care.