Unit 17 caring for individuals with dementia assignment two Millie O’Neill 185473
The benefits of person-centred care when caring for an individual with dementia are
that it ensures that they can do the things that they benefit from, and it is an efficient
way of preventing and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of
dementia. Family, carers and the individual with dementia should always be involved
where possible when developing a care plan based on person-centred care. This is
because their knowledge and understanding of the individual is exceptionally
valuable in ensuring that the care plan is right for them. The key points of person-
centred care are:
Ensuring the individual is treat with dignity and respect
Recognising their history, lifestyle, culture and preferences, this includes their
likes, dislikes, hobbies and interests
Seeing situations from the point of view of the individual with dementia
Supporting opportunities for the individual to have conversations and
relationships with others
Ensuring the individual can try new experiences or take part in the activities
that they enjoy.
Aldworth et al
Person-centred care is applied to Raymond who has vascular dementia as the
residential accommodation have included his daughter in his care plan to learn about
his interests, likes and dislikes, this includes diet, hobbies and any issues that can
trigger his irritability. They have found that Raymond is still interested in medical
matters so have introduced them to Winston who is a retired G.P. this allows him to
be supported in having conversations and relationships with others as they discuss
old cases and share the medical magazines that Raymond’s daughter brings in
, Unit 17 caring for individuals with dementia assignment two Millie O’Neill 185473
when she visits. Raymond has a television in his room which allows him to watch
documentaries that he is interested in, he also has a desk as he likes to make notes
after he has had discussions with Winston.
The Admiral Nurses who supported him were accused of being intruders who had
went to rob Raymond, the nurses would see this from the point of view of Raymond
and realise that he is not irritable because of them but due to the dementia.
The principles of person-centred care are important to maintain the dignity, rights
and entitlements of an individual with dementia as it ensures that individuals are treat
how they want to be, such as being called a certain name such as a nickname as
they prefer that, they have different activities that they enjoy and are not doing the
same one as everyone else because that is the one that is on, it ensures that if they
want their care to be provided a certain way such as being washed with a flannel
instead of a sponge or wearing a tie every day, then they have that choice to be
recognised as individuals and have their care made unique to them.
Aldworth et al
Raymond likes to be called by his title (Doctor), this has been put in his care plan to
ensure that staff are aware of this and do this. Raymond enjoys a walk in the
residence garden and to sit and read there, staff ensure he is not disturbed and that
the gate is securely locked to ensure Raymond’s safety so that he cannot wander
into the road beyond the garden.
The benefits of person-centred care when caring for an individual with dementia are
that it ensures that they can do the things that they benefit from, and it is an efficient
way of preventing and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of
dementia. Family, carers and the individual with dementia should always be involved
where possible when developing a care plan based on person-centred care. This is
because their knowledge and understanding of the individual is exceptionally
valuable in ensuring that the care plan is right for them. The key points of person-
centred care are:
Ensuring the individual is treat with dignity and respect
Recognising their history, lifestyle, culture and preferences, this includes their
likes, dislikes, hobbies and interests
Seeing situations from the point of view of the individual with dementia
Supporting opportunities for the individual to have conversations and
relationships with others
Ensuring the individual can try new experiences or take part in the activities
that they enjoy.
Aldworth et al
Person-centred care is applied to Raymond who has vascular dementia as the
residential accommodation have included his daughter in his care plan to learn about
his interests, likes and dislikes, this includes diet, hobbies and any issues that can
trigger his irritability. They have found that Raymond is still interested in medical
matters so have introduced them to Winston who is a retired G.P. this allows him to
be supported in having conversations and relationships with others as they discuss
old cases and share the medical magazines that Raymond’s daughter brings in
, Unit 17 caring for individuals with dementia assignment two Millie O’Neill 185473
when she visits. Raymond has a television in his room which allows him to watch
documentaries that he is interested in, he also has a desk as he likes to make notes
after he has had discussions with Winston.
The Admiral Nurses who supported him were accused of being intruders who had
went to rob Raymond, the nurses would see this from the point of view of Raymond
and realise that he is not irritable because of them but due to the dementia.
The principles of person-centred care are important to maintain the dignity, rights
and entitlements of an individual with dementia as it ensures that individuals are treat
how they want to be, such as being called a certain name such as a nickname as
they prefer that, they have different activities that they enjoy and are not doing the
same one as everyone else because that is the one that is on, it ensures that if they
want their care to be provided a certain way such as being washed with a flannel
instead of a sponge or wearing a tie every day, then they have that choice to be
recognised as individuals and have their care made unique to them.
Aldworth et al
Raymond likes to be called by his title (Doctor), this has been put in his care plan to
ensure that staff are aware of this and do this. Raymond enjoys a walk in the
residence garden and to sit and read there, staff ensure he is not disturbed and that
the gate is securely locked to ensure Raymond’s safety so that he cannot wander
into the road beyond the garden.
