A person-centred approach in working with people with learning disabilities and clients requiring permanent care

Abstract

This publication focuses on the use of person-centered approach, originally utilized in psychotherapy in working with people with mental disabilities and the elderly who live in long-term care and are often affected by various forms of dementia.

Keywords

• a person centered approach
• people with learning disabilities
• the elderly
• long-term care
• support
• concept
• confidence
• understanding