Explore our tip sheets for guidance on creating a culture of preference based care. Tip sheets address a spectrum of everyday practice issues–from how to get started with preference assessment to interviewing techniques, working with family and staff proxies, designing effective care plans and more. Most tip sheets have a companion pre-recorded webinar that can be viewed on demand. Thanks to generous grant funding, all resources are available for download at no cost.

As You Wish Program

We have learned about exciting ways that providers bring joy to residents by honoring their preferences. This guide highlights the As You Wish Program, developed by Terry Young, Director of […]

As You Wish Program

Do Resident Preferences Change Over Time?

The answer to this question can help organizations develop approaches to assess resident preferences, engage in care planning, and strategically allocate staff time for ongoing and effective person-centered care practices. […]

Do Resident Preferences Change Over Time?

Ensuring Resident Choice

Benefits of Resident Choice Choice is a basic right for every person. Research shows that the positive feelings associated with choice and autonomy boost physical and mental well-being among individuals […]

Ensuring Resident Choice

Helping Staff Engage

Staff members are the cornerstone of providing individualized, preference-based care. They play the key role in putting this philosophy of care into action. This tip sheet explores ways to build […]

Helping Staff Engage

Holiday Gift Giving

We all know the flow of good feeling that comes with gift-giving – and this impulse doesn’t change with age. Just ask the nursing home residents and home health care […]

Holiday Gift Giving

Honoring Preferences During Quarantine

While restricting interactions among individuals can prevent the spread of illness, quarantines are difficult for residents, staff, and family. This tip sheet provides some ideas for ways to honor resident […]

Honoring Preferences During Quarantine

Integrating Preferences into Care Plans

Why use Preferences for Care Planning Using the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) to personalize care offers important benefits for residents, families and communities. Understanding and meeting preferences: Enhances […]

Integrating Preferences into Care Plans

PELI-PIP – PDSA Cycle

STEP 1: What is your organization’s vision? During the Plan stage of the PDSA cycle, your committee needs to learn about and understand your organization’s vision and strategic priorities. The […]

PELI-PIP – PDSA Cycle