Understand and implement a person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at those who provide care and support to people who have dementia in a wide range of settings. It requires the demonstration of knowledge and skills in planning and delivering support to meet an individual's identified and agreed abilities and needs, in order to reflect the person centred approach.

Outcome 1 Understand the importance of a person centred approach to dementia care and support

1. describe what is meant by a person centred approach

2. describe how a person centred approach enables individuals with dementia to be involved in their own care and support.

Outcome 2 Involve the individual with dementia in planning and implementing their care and support using a person centred approach

1. explain how information about personality and life history can be used to support an individual to live well with dementia

2. communicate with an individual with dementia using a range of methods that meet individual's abilities and needs

3. involve an individual with dementia in identifying and managing risks for their care and support plan

4. involve an individual with dementia in opportunities that meet their agreed abilities, needs and preferences.

Outcome 3 Involve carers and others in the care and support of individuals with dementia

1. explain how to increase a carer's understanding of dementia and a person centred approach

2. demonstrate how to involve carers and others in the support of an individual with dementia.