Table 1.

Summary of differences in delivery of NC in the residential care and home setting

Residential care home	Person’s own home
7 days per week, 4 hours per day (2 hours in the morning, 2 hours in the afternoon)	2 hour visits once a week
Varied care home staff carrying out the Namaste session	Consistent volunteer carrying out the Namaste session
Given the frequency of the session, this contributes considerably to the daily care of the resident, as well as hydration levels	Less frequent and so less direct contribution to care and hydration levels
Family most likely not present	Family present in the home and invited to learn about and participate in NC
Staff satisfaction targeted through improving relationships with residents through non-task focussed care	Family engagement targeted through invitation to participate in NC with volunteer and provide non-task focussed care
Option to have a dedicated space for NC (a Namaste Room or special area)	Requires creating a suitable environment/atmosphere within someone’s home
Potentially unfamiliar surroundings	Familiar surroundings

NC, The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia.