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Dementia & Delirium Champion Volunteer
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Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Voluntary Services Addenbrooke's & The Rosie Hospitals
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#82294
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Enhancing the quality and comfort of the patient's stay, focusing on those with dementia. Use tools and equipment available to enhance engagement with patients.
Help improve patient experience by:
- Spending time listening to patients and chatting
- Add to the 'What's important to me' document at the patient's bedside
- Engaging in appropriate activities e.g. using reminiscence boxes and dementia activity packs
- Using RITAs - following training (RITA = Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activity systems)
- Reading for patients
- Helping at mealtimes
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Cambridge University Hospitals provide local and specialist care for our local and the wider community. We have a brilliant, active and highly valued team of volunteers who give their time too make a difference for patients every week. We're proud that Cambridge University is a great place to volunteer.
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