The Implementation of a Model of Person-Centred Practice In Older ...

The implementation of a model of person-centred practice in older person settings
• Had a garden party for residents and staff
• Dementia unit has a visiting pet and new décor has helped with creating a more
pleasant environment.
• Continue observations of care to highlight challenges that need to be addressed
Achievements at St Mary’s
• Clarifying values and beliefs
• Vision statement
• A diversional therapist has started employment to increase meaningful activities
for residents.
• Complementary therapies such as hand massage are now arranged for the
residents who wish to avail of them.
• Afternoon tea party including a music concert arranged every week.
• One programme participant arranged a cookery and bread making activity for
residents and it is planned for this to become a regular activity.
Achievements at St Joseph’s Ardee
• Clarifying values and beliefs
• Vision Statement
• Changes to meal and mealtimes to allow choice for residents including menus.
• Wall mural displayed on area leading to garden. The visiting artist involved the
residents in this and also developed a small area in the annex with a mural and
some comfortable seats where the residents could socialize.
• A further development led by the Teagleach model helped build an extension on
the ground floor leading out to the garden. This area has a living and dining area
and a purpose built kitchen that can be used by the residents and their visitors. It
is possible for residents to cook and bake in this area which is something many of
them missed doing. There is a dog in the unit as a resident pet. The new
extension allows for a place to socialize and meet with family and visitors and
both the residents and visitors can make refreshments in the purpose built
kitchen. Whilst this project was led by the Teaghleach project it helped with the
achievement of some of the action plans.
• Residents shopping trips.
• The making of local trips accompanied by staff.
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