Let’s start with defining the person-centred approach.
The person-centred approach is quite difficult to define and explain. You could say it’s a way of thinking and caring that focuses on the PERSON rather than the illness, problems etc they may have. It helps you to ‘park’ the dementia in a manner of speaking and look at the PERSON behind it every time you interact with them. It is an approach to care that consciously adopts a person first perspective which subconsciously brings forth the person which is frequently referred to as person-centred care (PCC).
Select each of the following to learn more about the person-centred approach ….
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Now take a look at this short video (2mins) which explains PCC. As you watch it select one or two of the statements/messages that particularly impressed you. It may help to pause the video while you write these down.
Which statements/messages particularly appealed to you?
Perhaps you selected some of the following statements from the video. Turn each of the three cards to see some of the important messages/statements that this video is communicating …
Think of three practical ways in which you could use this information to change your interactions with a PwD. Make them more real by writing them down.
Now let’s have a look at WHY the person-centred approach is so important in dementia care.
