The Implementation of a Model of Person-Centred Practice In Older ...
The Implementation of a Model of Person-Centred Practice In Older ...
The Implementation of a Model of Person-Centred Practice In Older ...
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<strong>The</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> a model <strong>of</strong> person-centred practice in older person settings<br />
Image 2.11: Cookery session with residents<br />
Structured activities are now tailored to residents/guests wishes rather than based on<br />
what staff think residents need. This has at times tapped into skills that residents<br />
had prior to entering residential care such as baking. <strong>The</strong> example in Image 2.11 is a<br />
cookery group established in the Community Hospital <strong>of</strong> the Assumption. <strong>The</strong> group<br />
is organised and run by the residents and day centre members with the hospital<br />
supplying the facilities and ingredients. <strong>In</strong> this photo a service-user <strong>of</strong> the day centre<br />
is leading the cookery group. <strong>The</strong> advantage <strong>of</strong> this group is that people come<br />
together to share skills and recipes, and reminisce and chat in a relaxed atmosphere.<br />
<strong>The</strong> members plan and own the group and topics <strong>of</strong> conversations. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />
members has quite an advanced stage <strong>of</strong> dementia but can participate in the cooking<br />
and storytelling along with the rest <strong>of</strong> the group.<br />
Pet therapy has become recognised by staff as beneficial and all three sites have<br />
resident dogs and other animals. Image 2.12 shows Josephine, a guest from<br />
Carrigoran House, with a pet guinea fowl.<br />
Image 2.12<br />
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