Person-centred care also means treating residents with dignity and respect. Describe how a person-centred approach enables individuals with dementia to be involved in their own care and support. By working in a person centred way we are aware of the individuals needs and preferences so work in a way that is tailored to them. We ask the individuals how and if they want to be assisted and give them choices. For example at Clova House we have a resident, Mrs H. Mrs H is independent with her mobility and can do most things without assistance.
Unit 305 Outcome 1) 1) Person centred values ensure that each individual resident receives adequate care based on their personal wants and needs. Person centred values make sure that the care is planned around a specific individual and that they are at the heart of every decision. Throughout a health and social care setting being able to demonstrate person centred care can involve professionals, families, the individual and carers. Aspects of daily care should involve person centred values because each resident is different and will need to be treated as an individual. As a carer I demonstrate person centred values by relating to what each resident would like, what care they need, what assistance they will accept and treating each resident as a separate person but at the same time treating everyone equally.
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia – CU239P What is a person centred approach? A good care provider will follow the principles of person-centred care. The aims of this method of care are to see the person with dementia as an individual, rather than focusing on treating the person as a collection of symptoms and behaviours to be controlled or on abilities that they have lost. Person-centred care considers the person and families’ requirement’s as a whole, taking into account each case by their unique qualities, abilities, interests, needs, preferences, and treating residents with dementia with dignity and respect. Benefits of person centred care * Allows the client to retain a level of independence and capacities.
4.1 Explain the difference between a reality orientation approach to interactions and a validation approach. Reality orientation places an individual in the present day, and reminds them of the time, day, place and situation. This should be repeated throughout any interaction so they are reminded continually. Validation focuses on how an individual feels and how we can validate those thoughts and feelings. It is a way of communicating with a dementia sufferer without having to brutally answer any negative questions.
This is about ensuring that the person is the main focus of our attention and not the dementia. It recognises a person’s individuality, personal history and their personality.it puts the person, not the dementia at the centre of everything the health and social care workers do. The needs and emotions of each person are the focal point around which everything else is geared. 2. Describe how a person centred approach enables individuals with dementia to be involved in their own care and support.
Knowing their past history, relationships and interests or trying to see the world from their perspective can often help with this. Person-centered also means focusing on the best in someone, their strengths rather than their difficulties, responding to their feelings even when we do not understand their behaviour. 1.2 Outline the benefits of working with an individual with dementia in a person-centred manner The benefits are that the individual and their families will feel empowered and safe within the care being provided. If everyone within the care setting is carrying out a person centred approach and recording and passing on relevant information to other staff members everyone will become familiar with the individual and their requirements, which in turn will make them feel empowered too, this will go a long way to promoting good communication. 2.1 Describe the role that carers can have in the care and support of individuals with dementia Carers can support individuals with dementia by: Being understanding, caring, compassionate, and having patience .
| This is important as everybody has different needs and wishes. | Independence | I encourage independence as this will give a person self esteem and help them participate in activities | This gives them confidence to take part in tasks which they might not have done before. | Privacy | I apply this by respecting the client when they are in their room having time out. | This is important as everybody needs to have time out and relax away from others. | Partnership | I work with the individual to help achieve tasks and goals | This is important as it helps the individual to achieve goals and set targets in life.
This is important as it keeps that sense of ‘normality’. If the individual was in a care/residential home, they may not get as many visitors as the family/friends may feel uncomfortable in that environment or the family/ friends may be busy during the visiting hours. Another factor is that the individual is able to maintain a little more control over daily routine, which is important as this leaves the individual feeling cared for and listened to. Also the individuals are surrounded by their own possessions with fond memories which make them feel more secure. Also it makes them feel more relaxed about having care in their own home as they are not being put in an unusual environment.
If you are healthy there is a chance that you will be having fewer problems with illnesses when you get older. Life is too short, but in my opinion it’s still important to eat well and take care of you. I want to live my life happy. I feel good in the morning and have energy to enjoy my day. I’m very greedy; I want to be fit, healthy, and independent when I enter in my late adulthood.
A positive role model can promote healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. Joining a child in healthy activities teaches them that adults practice what they preach. It also helps them respect adults for making strong decisions. Adults who nag children to be healthy can come off as condescending, and they might be met with rebellion. Taking part in a healthy activity shows a child that the behavior is normal and it is a positive pressure that convinces a child to be healthy.