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Conversations that matter : listening to Millie
 — [dementia care]
Author(s)Julia Pitkin
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 15, no 1, Jan/Feb 2007
Pagespp 19-21
SourceEmail: shital@hawkerpublications.com
KeywordsDementia ; Older women ; Communication ; Listening ; Nursing homes ; Management [care] ; Case studies.
AnnotationAn occupational therapist describes how she built up a relationship through conversations with Millie, a 79-year-old woman with dementia in a care home, and discussion with her family. She then worked with staff to make constructive changes in Millie's care plan: use of a relationship-centred approach has resulted in improved quality of life for all. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-070205211 A
ClassmarkEA: BD: U: UOA: LHB: QA: 69P

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