Navigating transitions – a story of hope and change
New resources including animated videos are available to help support people living with dementia transition out of hospital.
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Imagine not feeling the warmth of the sun on your face for 290 days. This was the experience of one person who was in hospital for that length of time.
For Jack, a retired schoolteacher living with dementia, the hospital had become a confusing place, even though he had walked those corridors for 290 days. The clinical environment, constant noise, and changing faces of healthcare staff contributed to his anxiety and disorientation.
Jack’s story is not unique. Many people living with dementia face similar chall...
