Positive Person Work

Thomas Kitwood described positive person work as positive interactions that promote dignity, respect and the uniqueness of a person, working towards a more positive experience for people living with dementia.

 

Kitwood used positive person work as part of dementia care mapping where organisations such as care homes could examine and challenge the care that they are providing to individuals living with dementia.

 

Positive person work still remains to this day the cornerstone of best practice in dementia care internationally when it comes to person-centred dementia care.

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RECOGNITION 

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The principles of improvisation ensure that the individual is respected, heard and their unique thoughts and feelings are validated.

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COLLABORATION

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The techniques of improvisation create a positive and engaging relationship between the carer and individual.

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VALIDATION

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The techniques of improvisation ensure that the carer is able to step into the reality of the individual and validate what they are seeing and hearing.

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HOLDING

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The techniques of improvisation create a safe environment for individuals to express their thoughts and feelings without judgement.