At Fields Senior Living, we believe in caring for the person and not the disease. We follow the philosophies of Dr. Thomas Kitwood (1997) who developed the concepts of person-centered care, and a person-directed care approach. The essence of this philosophy focuses on honoring the self of each person by respecting self-esteem issues for every resident. In this culture, a positive relationship is built on each person’s life history, preferences, and identity. Every encounter with a resident is an engagement where an overall sense of well-being is encouraged.
Fields Senior Living residents are VIPS. This acronym, derived from the work of person-centered pioneers, is a handy reference for remembering the Connections approach to memory care.