Residential care staff are keen to support Jack to settle into his new environment. They do this by understanding how he likes to be cared for, and proactively responding to changed behaviours which Jack may experience during the transition to a new home and people.
What to consider
- Planning an admission is important and timing is key to a successful admission. It may take some time to get to know someone living with dementia and at first it may be hard as they settle in. Best to plan an admission for a time and day that extra support is available – such as management and support staff.
- Seek out information from the hospital staff about how they have been able to care for the person while they were in hospital. This will become useful information as you build a behaviour support plan.
- Each person is different, so it is important to get to know their individual preferences. Ask the person themself or draw on family and friends to give you valuable insights into the person’s life and history.
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