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Current Practise for People with Dementia and Falls

Current Practise for People with Dementia and Falls. Carol Malone & Beckea Jones HACC Assessment Officers. What Role does the HACC Assessment Service Play…. Support people to remain at home Reducing Carer breakdown Building trust Engage Clients & Carers.

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Current Practise for People with Dementia and Falls

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  1. Current Practise for People with Dementia and Falls Carol Malone & Beckea Jones HACC Assessment Officers

  2. What Role does the HACC Assessment Service Play… • Support people to remain at home • Reducing Carer breakdown • Building trust • Engage Clients & Carers

  3. Current Practise for People with Dementia & Falls • Screening • Refer on • Relieve Carer burden

  4. Case Study • “Max” 54 year old gentleman • Diagnosed at 52 with Early onset Dementia. • Married with 2 children

  5. Case Study • “Maria” 89 year old Polish woman • Living alone with Advanced Dementia • Widowed with 3 living children.

  6. Falls & DementiaMoving Forward with HACC • Exercises at home and in the community • HACC flexible respite • Planned Activity Group

  7. In Summary… • Important Role • Thinking outside the square • Mutual Respect • Working together

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