Facilitating ADLs by Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: The C3P Model

• DOI: 10.3109/07380577.2013.867388
• Publication Date: 2016-02-17T03:53:46Z
• Authors: Elaine J. Amella; Melissa B. Batche...
• Keywords: Independence; Social ecological model; Culture change

The purpose of this paper is to explicate a change model for caregivers persons with dementia assist them in facilitating meals the home, at community-based programs and institutional settings. Building on Social Ecological Model, C3P Model—Change Person, Change People, Place offers clear method adapt care strategies foster independence while providing appropriate support as person cognitively functionally declines. Meals are highly embedded within culture ritualized events family requiring an individualized approach when modifications needed.