Understanding Person-Centred Care.

Person-centred dementia care starts with valuing each person and their unique experience. The goal is to support personhood – the things that make us unique and worthwhile. "Behaviours" are seen as communication, often of unmet human needs we all share.

Learn more through our 12 blogs, each exploring an essential principle of person-centred care.

Validating Feelings

Person-centred care validates the emotions of people living with dementia.

Being Generous

Person-centred care is generous with time and energy.

Partnership

Person-centred care forms a partnership to work alongside the person.

Pacing

Person-centred care happens at a relaxed pace.

Respecting as an Adult

Person-centred care respects people as adults.

Celebrating

Person-centred care celebrates people as they are.

Inviting Participation

Person-centred care invites participation.

Strengths

Person-centred care helps people use their strengths and abilities.

Trustworthy

Person-centred care includes being genuine and trustworthy.

Socially Supportive

Person-centred care involves including people with dementia in supportive social networks.

Having Fun

Person-centred care involves having fun with people living with dementia.

Having fun

Person-centred care involves having fun with people living with dementia.                                                      
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