The Eden Principles and QOL

The Eden Principles; Do They Make a Difference?

Hawthorn House is a respite centre in Albany, Western Australia, run by Alzheimer’s Australia WA that provides respite for people with dementia and their carers.

The Eden Principles are used in all activities and relationships at Hawthorn House.  These principles are a framework for person-centred care, and seek to address the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.

The research project was established to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of the people with dementia associated with the centre, their carers, staff and volunteers, and also to assess the effect of the Eden Principles on these people.  Qualitative and quantitative methods were employed.  This seminar gives an overview of the key findings from this project.

A presentation by Sandra Downes on 22 May 2013

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