What is person-centred dementia care, and how can it be used to improve
care for people from diagnosis to end of life? How can we improve
services in people's own homes, in care homes, in supported housing and
in hospitals? This substantially updated second edition considers recent
developments in person-centred care, presenting refreshed guidelines for
practice.
Dawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham explain the evolution of the key
principles of person-centred care that comprise the VIPS model. They
describe how it has been applied in diverse service settings, and show
how to put the model into practice. A new chapter dedicated to culture
of care will help service managers to get to grips with this slippery
concept, and includes important information on how to guard against
neglectful practice. Case studies from the CHOICE programme, a research
project on culture of care, demonstrate the key factors that are
important for people living with advanced dementia and complex needs to
live well.