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Hart's Home Away From Home: An Integrative Approach to Dementia Care

Hart, Rebecca Marie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311203360

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2011, Master of Gerontological Studies, Miami University, Gerontology.
Typically people with dementia don’t receive specialized care designed to accommodate their needs and desires. The dementia care facility proposed in this document, Hart’s Home Away From Home (HHH), integrates ideas regarding dementia care from the last 20 years. From Lawton’s person-environment fit to Kitwood’s person-centered care, HHH takes into consideration the importance of physical and social environments. The foundation of HHH is built upon Lawton, Kitwood and three core principles: a) continuation of identity beyond cognitive decline, b) creating and sustaining meaning in life, and c) creating a home-like environment. Relying on these ideas, HHH is described from the ground up, with a focus on the physical layout, the team (staff, family) of HHH, and experiences (activities) for residents. The result is a care setting that honors, respects, and understands people with dementia. HHH provides guidelines regarding social, and physical environments, resulting in quality care for people with dementia.
Jennifer M. Kinney, PhD (Committee Chair)
Joan Fopma-Loy, PhD (Committee Member)
Kathy McGrew, PhD (Committee Member)
84 p.
Gerontology
dementia; quality of care; dementia facility; person-centered care

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  • Hart, R. M. (2011). Hart's Home Away From Home: An Integrative Approach to Dementia Care [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311203360

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hart, Rebecca. Hart's Home Away From Home: An Integrative Approach to Dementia Care. 2011. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311203360.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hart, Rebecca. "Hart's Home Away From Home: An Integrative Approach to Dementia Care." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1311203360

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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