2. Time to think………….
• Maths:-
• A) 401- 267 =
• B) 2.5 X 100 =
• C) 43 X 6 =
• D) 460 ÷ 20 =
3. Learning outcomes
• Describe why it is important to value a
person with dementia
• Discuss the benefits of person-centred
practice
o Assess the effects of dementia on
individuals and families and carers.
4. Recap
• A*1- Discuss the role of the health and
social care practitioner in supporting the
health and well-being of an individual with
dementia.
5. Tom Kitwood
• Personhood
• A person’s experience of dementia will be
shaped by internal and external factors.
• For example, if the person has always
been confident and optimistic in their
approach to life, they may find more
coping strategies.
6. Person-Centred
• A person-centred approach to care and
support is a basic principle in health and
social care.
• People with dementia have the same
rights as all citizens in society. This
includes the right to be treated with dignity
and respect.
7. Maintaining Dignity and
privacy
• This is core to all our values when working
in a person- centred way.
• The Social Care Institute for Excellence
(SCIE) describes it in this way:-
• “ Dignity consists of many overlapping
aspects, involving respect, privacy and
autonomy”
• www. scie.org.uk
9. Person-Centred Bubbles
Using some of the titles on the board at the
back -Describe how person-centred care is
used to support individuals with dementia.
Make yourself three bubbles
• .
10. Person- Centred Approach
• Principles of care, for example, dignity, respect, choice,
independence, privacy, rights, culture
• Seeing the person first and the dementia second
• Focus on strengths and ability
• Preferred or appropriate communication
• Acting in the best interests of the individual
• Person-to-person relationships
• Involve individual in care planning
• Take account of history, for example, personal, family, medical
• Use holistic, responsible and flexible approach
• Involve family and friends and individual’s personal beliefs
