Programs Person-Centred Language
Person-Centred Language

Person-Centred Language

Using person-centered language can have a positive impact on your workplace and help to reduce stigma and discrimination.

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Behavioural Supports Ontario Online Pledge
Take the pledge to use more person-centred language and become an advocate at your long-term care home.
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Behavioural Supports Ontario's Person-Centred Language Commitment Statements Poster - Simplified Version
Behavioural Supports Ontario's Person-Centred Language Commitment Statements Poster - Simplified Version
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Behavioural Supports Ontario's Person-Centred Language Commitment Statements Poster
More detailed version of the BSO Person-Centred Language Commitment Statements Poster, outlining each of the 4 statements. English, Version 10. Size 24x36.
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Behavioural Supports Ontario-Dementia Observation System© (BSO-DOS©)
A fillable worksheet for observing responsive behaviours and expressions in patients living with dementia.
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Toronto Academic Health Science Network's Person-Centred Language for Responsive Behaviours
The Toronto Academic Health Science Network's document designed to help promote the use of language that is respectful and judgement free when describing behaviours.
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Alzheimer Society's All About Me - A Conversation Starter
A template with instructions for getting to know a patient better and the individual preferences of that person.
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Alzheimer Society's Person-Centred Language Guidelines
Guidelines meant to introduce preferred person-centred terms that are meant to maintain dignity and respect for all individuals.
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Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care Website
Resources, education,and support for long-term care workers to improve the quality of care provided to their patients.
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Behavioural Supports Ontario Website
Resources and tools for patients caring for others with behavioural or responsive changes.
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Behavioural Supports Ontario

Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation

Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation

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