Person-Centred Approach

Instructions

Your task is to use a person-centered approach and an understanding of the latest research into caring for people with dementia to develop a strategy to provide Mrs. Pradesh with an environment that will help her to maintain her independence. At the same time, you need to consider how to provide support to Ajay and the rest of the family.

When developing this strategy, you will need to:

Describe activities that aim to maintain Mrs. Pradesh’s independence and reduce social devaluation, using familiar routines and existing skills. These must be appropriate to her, reflecting the family’s cultural background. Pay attention to her safety, communication, mobility, and spiritual needs.
Demonstrate how you would use appropriate communication strategies to access information about Mrs. Pradesh’s reminiscences and routines.
Provide support and guidance to Mr. Pradesh and the family, so they are better equipped to support Mrs. Pradesh as her dementia progresses.
Ensure Mrs. Pradesh’s safety and comfort, balanced with autonomy and risk-taking.
Outline what you will consider when you evaluate the implemented strategies with the support planning team so that you ensure its effectiveness in minimising the impact of Mrs. Pradesh’s behaviours.

Make sure you include relevant images to support your responses to each section.

Upload your completed strategy for Mrs Pradesh below.

(Approx. 1000 words).