Maintaining personal identity
Last updated
This resource offers guidance on maintaining personal identity for people with dementia by fostering respect, independence, and communication. It suggests environmental and social modifications to enhance dignity, such as personalising spaces, supporting mobility, and addressing unmet needs.
This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation, and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.
External Link
Key Theme
Person-centred care
Dignity, respect and privacy
Choice, independence and quality of life
Standard
1: The Individual
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care
1.2: Dignity, respect and privacy
1.3: Choice, independence and quality of life
