You are what you wear

This short video shows how inappropriate clothing can impact on an individual’s dignity and right to personhood.

Key action points

  • People living with dementia often like to walk about, often without purpose
  • Dressing people for the convenience of nursing staff is not appropriate
  • Staff need to be mindful that people living with dementia still have a sense of self so be respectful
Improving the quality and humanity of hospital care for people living with dementia.
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