title: A milieu approach to dementia day care.
abstract: Applying the principles of therapeutic milieu, in which individual needs can be recognised within those of a group, can help people with dementia to realise their potential. The implementation of a system of care based on such an approach in a day unit is described, focusing on the need to acknowledge the essential worth of attenders and providing adequate support for staff.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mackie
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008884:Milieu Therapy; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology