Meet Margaret Alexander, our dedicated Dementia Specialist with extensive experience in nursing and aged care.
Marg is fuelled by a passion for working with the elderly, especially those living with dementia and since joining Benetas in 2020, she has spearheaded several initiatives focusing on the wellbeing of residents living with dementia.
Notably, she has led the launch of the Best Life Model of Care program, a 17-week mentoring initiative aimed at upskilling employees in dementia care.
The program focuses on a person’s life – social, spiritual, family, work, and environment – to make meaningful connections regardless of a person’s cognitive ability, the level of care they receive or their place of residence.
“It is important to have a person-centred approach and help our residents and clients find joy, purpose and meaning in their lives,” says Marg.
Marg has continuously supported team members to develop and grow their knowledge and improve the way they care for customers.
“Working in a leadership role, I enjoy the opportunity to develop and mentor our team members to enable them to find the joy in caring," she says.
Marg says she finds working with older people rewarding and their resilience and outlook on life inspiring.
“I love their humour, stories and their wisdom. My career and passion for caring for older people is my way of giving back and finding joy in my own life.”
This week is Dementia Action Week, a national campaign that raises awareness and challenges common misconceptions about dementia.
This Dementia Action Week, Marg has a message for all carers:
"Understanding and knowing the person we care for is key to providing quality care. Our aim is enablement, by focusing on what our residents and clients can do rather than what they can’t.”
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