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The power of a cup of tea: psychosocial interventions in dementia
Tom Rose1, Christa Spencer-Davies2
1Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, St Barnabas Hospice, Lincolnshire.
Abstract:
Dementia is a condition that affects the psychological and emotional wellbeing of not only the person with the diagnosis but also those around them. Therefore, providing holistic support and care to the entire family is essential. Psychosocial interventions have a significant impact on families living with dementia. They are a broad category of strategies and approaches that support the whole person by recognising their inherent strengths, and acknowledging and addressing the challenges they face. These interventions can range from a simple conversation over a cup of tea to more structured forms of psychotherapy.
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