Hsc 305

Unit 305

AAi

Principles of care include dignity, respect, choice, independence, privacy and rights | | Takes into account cultural differences between individuals with dementia |

Professionals act in the best interests of the individuals | THE PERSON-CENTRED APPROACH | Focuses on each individual's strengths and abilities |

Strongly rooted in interpersonal relationships | | Uses preferred communication strategies for each individual |

Sees the person first and not the dementia second | Involved the individual in care planing | Takes account of the individual's personal, family and medical history |

Aii

Individuality

Individuality is about a person’s uniqueness. It focuses on a person’s own attributes of character, personality, abilities, identity, skill, etc. It is about seeing each person as an individual not as a part of a larger group, for example ‘people with disabilities’, 'or people who are older' – they are a person first.

Independence

Independence is not about doing everything yourself, on your own. It is about being able to choose your lifestyle and access the support you need or want, to live that lifestyle. It is about maximising opportunities, choices and development. This includes being able to exercise your rights and responsibilities and taking a full part in society.

Privacy

Privacy relates to keeping private the areas of a person’s life that would ‘normally’ be kept private. This includes privacy about personal information, intimate and personal care and day-to-day details of their life.

Working in Partnership

Working in partnership features highly in person-centred work. The person is working in partnership with those around them, i.e. professionals, family and friends who are chosen by them. A true partnership means that the person has genuine control and choice in their lives.

Choice

Most people are not aware of the huge number of choices they make every day in their...