UNDERSTANDING THE MOMENT APPROACH
Stonebird
Linda and Greg Crowhurst March 2018
If you are care for someone, who is at high risk of deterioration in any moment from the slightest wrong intervention, for example someone with Severe/Very Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, the MOMENT APPROACH is a structured way to:
MAXIMISE the OPPORTUNITY to MEET EACH NEED TENDERLY
It is key to providing high quality care:
TO MAXIMISE
This means creating a physical environment where there is maximum possibility for a positive and helpful interaction, Ease of access and comfort for the person are paramount. Anything practical that is required for care, needs to be in the best place to help the person.
The caring environment, however, is something additional, it brings a wider perspective, in that it is about the approach of the Carer. It is not necessarily concerned with doing things, though this may be required. It is more about knowledge and presence, awareness, attitude and intention.
The Carer is r…
If you are care for someone, who is at high risk of deterioration in any moment from the slightest wrong intervention, for example someone with Severe/Very Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, the MOMENT APPROACH is a structured way to:
MAXIMISE the OPPORTUNITY to MEET EACH NEED TENDERLY
It is key to providing high quality care:
TO MAXIMISE
This means creating a physical environment where there is maximum possibility for a positive and helpful interaction, Ease of access and comfort for the person are paramount. Anything practical that is required for care, needs to be in the best place to help the person.
The caring environment, however, is something additional, it brings a wider perspective, in that it is about the approach of the Carer. It is not necessarily concerned with doing things, though this may be required. It is more about knowledge and presence, awareness, attitude and intention.
The Carer is r…