Person-centered care of people with dementia living in care homes framework

Mr. Peterson has moderate dementia and has difficulty with his language. He never participates in any of the activities that the facility organizes. Today he walked over to the activity room and sat down at a table by himself. The recreation therapist asked one of the HCAs to take him back to his room. “He never participates anyway, so he probably just wandered over here by accident, please take him back to his room,” she tells the HCA. Small Group Discussion Question.

1. Is this a person-centered response? How could the HCA respond to Dawn’s statement and the situation?? 3. If Dawn or the HCA were to involve Mr. Peterson in the activity, what s should they consider? (refer to p. 31 of Guidelines for care: Person-centered care of people with dementia living in care homes framework) 4. Why is meaningful activity critical to a person-centered approach?(refer to top.28-30 Guidelines for care: Person-centered care of people with dementia living in care homes framework)

5. How can you provide the choices to the person who is able to choose and why is this important?

6. What terms are commonly used to address clients or older adults (e.g., love, dearie, etc.) and discuss why they are not appropriate and identify appropriate ways to address clients.