Dementia Action Week runs from September 15-21, a national campaign led by Dementia Australia to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower communities to support those living with dementia.
The theme Nobody Can Do It Alone highlights the vital role of carers, families, healthcare professionals, and organisations working together to support people affected by dementia.
As the aged care sector gears up for the landmark Support at Home reforms, set to commence on November 1 alongside the new Aged Care Act 2024, the timing could not be more critical.
These reforms mark a transformational shift, from Home Care Packages to a more flexible, rights-based framework emphasising individual needs and quality outcomes.
An important aspect of implementing Support at Home is ensuring staff have appropriate training.
Providing education for staff who work with clients experiencing cognitive limitations, such as dementia, prepares community support workers and clinical professionals (such as home care nurses) to address the specific aspects of dementia care.
This includes understanding changes in behaviour, using respectful communication, and maintaining safe and supportive environments.
Home care providers must be at the forefront of this essential training.
Local provider Adssi In-home Support is part of ADSSI Limited, whose dementia care programs are designed to ensure the workforce is empowered and prepared to deliver person-centred, dignified care during this period of transition, not just to meet regulatory standards.
ADSSI Limited CEO John Baillie said ADSSI recognises that good dementia care isn’t just about health, it’s about understanding, patience and connection.
“As the aged care sector transitions to Support at Home on November 1, we’re committed to ensuring our teams lead with competence and compassion,” he said.
“By investing in training, we can ensure continuity of care and uphold the values at the heart of the new Aged Care Act: respect, choice, and quality service.”
He said in this moment of sector-wide change, ADSSI’s dedication to dementia education isn’t just best practice, it’s essential to enable people with dementia (and their loved ones) to continue living their best lives with care at home, supported by a workforce grounded in empathy and expertise.
For more information on services with Adssi In-home Support or other providers in the group, visit adssilimited.com.au
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