The Butterfly Approach to care for people living with dementia focusses on creating an emotional connection between staff and residents
THUNDER BAY - From not wearing uniforms to sharing a cup of tea, the Butterfly Approach to care now being implemented at the Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care home seeks to create a person-centred model of care for residents living with dementia.
Meaningful Care Matters defines the Butterfly approach as: “a truly person-centred approach where people are free to be themselves. It values emotional intelligence, domestic household living, and the core belief that everyone living with dementia has a unique story which has meaning and matters.” “It’s about the routines and honouring the life story of each individual of what they want so we can be more creative the way we are going about the resident’s routine each day.”
The Butterfly Approach will first be implemented in Home Area One, which is a secure area for 38 residents, most of whom are living with dementia. “I think other long-term care homes in the region will be supportive of the journey that Pioneer Ridge has begun and will absolutely be seeking more information as they consider changes to their approach to care in long term care homes,” she said.
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