The Person-Centered Way: Revolutionizing Quality of Life in Long-Term Care

by James H. Collins

There is a movement to transform the hospital-like setting of long-term care facilities into a warm, home-like environment. Leading the way is James H. Collins, Ph.D., a highly respected gerontologist and one of America’s foremost advocates of putting the emphasis on the resident and not the medical processes. In his groundbreaking book, The Person-Centered Revolutionizing Quality of Life in Long-Term Care, Dr. Collins methodically and logically appeals to every health care professional working in long-term care facilities, group homes, and assisted living facilities, as well as friends and family of nursing home residents, to consider and then adopt this person-centered approach. From dining to socializing, minimizing the focus on medicines and putting that focus on the individual, encouraging socialization and removing the stigma of formal and impersonal attitudes toward residents, the author delivers a compassionate and compelling argument.

204 pages, Paperback

First published January 23, 2010

Reviews

[Spawn2012 · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I mainly read this because I work at a retirement facility. The author who wrote this, is the same main whose videos on person centered care our mandatory for all staff to much, and answer following questions. I agree with most of what was written as well as references to other authors. But some things are easier said than done. I agree on making a facility more home like for our residents. Management Taking the time to solve problems. Rather than getting frustrated with them causing negativity throughout the building. All and all I did learn a few things. I will use them in my hectic job.

[Liz Adkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel educated in person centered care and inspired to apply this to my professional field!