Your Preferences Matter

This customizable brochure explains the aims of preference-based care for people receiving long-term services and supports and their families. Organizations can insert their name and contact information on the brochure’s back panel.  

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Engaging Family and Staff to Assess Preferences

Working with Proxies

When an older adult is unable to respond to PELI questions due to cognitive or communication limitations, a proxy – a family member or friend who knows the individual well – can help. This tip sheet discusses how to identify, reach out to and collect information from a proxy. Also, learn what to do if a family member or friend is not available to assist with preference assessment.

Working with Proxies

Engaging Family and Friends to Assess Preferences

A preference interview is the foundation of person-centered care planning, but what if an individual is unable to communicate their preferences? This 36-minute video shows how to engage family or friends […]

Engaging Family and Friends to Assess Preferences

Helping Staff Engage

This tip sheet recommends strategies to build staff commitment in learning about individual preferences, encourage team communication — and most importantly, how to use preference information to enhance each older adult’s daily life. Also, find answers to common staff questions about preference based care.

Helping Staff Engage