People with dementia need calm, recognition and an approach that connects with how they experience the world. On a PG ward I bring that calm, together with nursing knowledge.
In psychogeriatric care, a lot revolves around the approach. A resident with dementia cannot always express themselves, so restlessness, fear or pain are sometimes recognised late. A fixed daily structure and a calm, predictable manner help the day go well.
I work with a warm, personal approach and take the time to see what a resident needs. Changes in the team are especially disruptive for people with dementia; that is why it matters that a temporary nurse also fits in quickly with the agreements. You can read more about this at nursing cover for dementia care.
I also pay attention to the nursing side: changes in behaviour that may point to a physical cause, medication, nutrition and fall prevention. What I notice, I discuss with the team and the treating physician.
Family plays a special role in psychogeriatric care. Loved ones know the resident like no one else and know what used to give him peace. At the same time they are often grieving the loss of the person they knew. I take the time for a conversation, listen to their knowledge and give honest explanations about what I see on the ward. That way family and care work together towards the best possible day for the resident, with respect for who he is.
Related services: nursing cover and consistent working agreements.
I immerse myself in the life story and habits of residents, so I can tailor the care to who they are.
I watch for changes in behaviour and health and raise them with the team and the treating physician in good time.
Where colleagues respond differently to the same behaviour, I help reach a shared approach.
Questions about my work in psychogeriatric care (pg).
Yes, that is part of care in psychogeriatrics. I work according to the agreements and the treatment plan your organisation uses.
By starting calmly, following the fixed agreements and paying close attention to what a resident finds familiar.
Yes. That falls under consistent working agreements and can be agreed as part of the assignment.
Tell me in a few clicks what your organisation needs. I am happy to drop by and get acquainted.