The final episode in the series sees us in Devon, with District Matron Shiobhan who is determined to help dementia sufferers live happy, fulfilled lives at home. Shiobhan has been nursing for 25 years, specialising in cognitive impairment her job entails looking after 25 patients. She says, "People with dementia are written off, they're written off so quickly that ‘no, they can't cope at home, they surely can't cope at home'."
We join Shiobhan as she assesses 88 year-old retired nurse Louise who has been in hospital after having a fall at home. Shiobhan must determine if she is able to return home and then put a care plan in place to ensure she can cope independently. Louise has no immediate family to give her the support that she needs so Shiobhan has arranged a team of carers who will help keep her in her own home.
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