How to support everyday decision-making for people living with dementia in residential aged care: A guide for care workers
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This guide offers practical strategies for care workers to support people with dementia in making everyday decisions within residential aged care settings. It covers communication techniques, promoting choice in personal care and daily activities, understanding body language, and emphasises person-centred care while respecting residents' preferences, dignity, and rights.
Key Theme
Assessment and planning
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Choice, independence and quality of life
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
1: The Individual
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care
5.6 Cognitive impairment
1.3: Choice, independence and quality of life
