Supporting Communication:
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Great communication support can help people living with dementia mate wareware to maintain their sense of self, their relationships, and their quality of life. Communication is caring – we aren’t just chatting. We are acknowledging each other as people. Our supportive communication skills can help improve the quality of our relationships, our understanding, and the moments of joy we share with the people we support. 
Supporting Conversation, Connection, and Memories

Annabel Grant: Presentation to Dementia Mate Wareware Network Hui, July 2024

Annabel is a speech and language therapist specialising in dementia mate wareware. She teaches at Massey University and is the expert advisor in dementia mate wareware for the New Zealand Speech Language Therapists’ Association. In this presentation, she gives valuable information about authentically communicating and navigating common issues when spending time with people living with dementia mate wareware.

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Communication Matters: Carers’ Perspectives Video Presentation

Cheryl Nettleton and Nick Uys: Whānau / Family supporters: Presentation to Dementia Mate Wareware Network, Hui July 2024

Cheryl’s introduction to dementia was when her husband started to display out-of-character behaviours around the age of 50. Cheryl is involved in carers’ groups and shares her perspective as a carer in the hope that it strengthens an emotional connection to people living with dementia mate wareware. Nick was married to his beloved wife, Annie, for 44 years and became her full-time carer until she entered aged residential care. Nick is committed to sharing his perspective as a carer to make a positive impact.

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Supporting Communication Skills and Identity

Katrina McGarr (Ngāi Tahu) and Megan Eustace (Taranaki, Ngāti Raukawa): Presentation to Dementia Mate Wareware Network, Hui July 2024

Katrina is a clinical educator and speech-language therapist. Her clinical interests include supporting people living with dementia and their whānau to maintain a connection through meaningful communication. Katrina is a member of the Dementia Canterbury Board. Megan is a speech-language therapist and a PhD candidate with a special interest in Māori perspectives of communication support.

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Supporting Conversation, Connection, and Memories

Annabel Grant: Presentation to Dementia Mate Wareware Network Hui, July 2024

Annabel is a speech and language therapist specialising in dementia mate wareware. She teaches at Massey University and is the expert advisor in dementia mate wareware for the New Zealand Speech Language Therapists’ Association. In this presentation, she gives valuable information about authentically communicating and navigating common issues when spending time with people living with dementia mate wareware.

Powerpoint Video Link
Communication Matters: Carers’ Perspectives Video Presentation

Cheryl Nettleton and Nick Uys: Whānau / Family supporters: Presentation to Dementia Mate Wareware Network, Hui July 2024

Cheryl’s introduction to dementia was when her husband started to display out-of-character behaviours around the age of 50. Cheryl is involved in carers’ groups and shares her perspective as a carer in the hope that it strengthens an emotional connection to people living with dementia mate wareware. Nick was married to his beloved wife, Annie, for 44 years and became her full-time carer until she entered aged residential care. Nick is committed to sharing his perspective as a carer to make a positive impact.

CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS

Supporting Communication Skills and Identity

Katrina McGarr (Ngāi Tahu) and Megan Eustace (Taranaki, Ngāti Raukawa): Presentation to Dementia Mate Wareware Network, Hui July 2024

Katrina is a clinical educator and speech-language therapist. Her clinical interests include supporting people living with dementia and their whānau to maintain a connection through meaningful communication. Katrina is a member of the Dementia Canterbury Board. Megan is a speech-language therapist and a PhD candidate with a special interest in Māori perspectives of communication support.

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