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Is therapeutic lying contradictory to person-centred care? Toward understanding the connection
Lying is a common tactic employed by people caring for people with dementia. A study by James et al. (Citation2006) revealed that 96% of residential care staff lie to residents with dementia. This form of communication is increasingly referred to as ‘therapeutic lying’. Given the ubiquitous nature of the practice and the ethical conflict it presents with professional codes of practice that stress trustworthiness and fidelity, its justification hasn’t been explored commensurate with its use.
Is therapeutic lying contradictory to person-centred care? Toward understanding the connection
Methods Rodgers’ evolutionary concept analysis (Rodgers, Citation1989 (1989). Concepts, analysis and the development of nursing knowledge: The evolutionary cycle. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 14(4), 330–335. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1989.tb03420.x [Crossref], [PubMed], [Web of Science ®], [Google Scholar]; Rodgers & Knafl, Citation2000, & (2000). Concept development in nursing: Foundations, techniques, and applications. (2nd ed.). Saunders. An imprint of Elsevier.
Neediest Families Program seeks support to help people in Staunton, Augusta County: Column
The Salvation Army's Neediest Families Program is in its 16th year of reaching out to families in Staunton and Augusta County with hope, heart and much needed help. We could not reach and help our neighbors (families and individuals) without the generous support of local individuals, churches, clubs, companies and organizations. May we say thank you and God bless you.
Caraway Police Officers honored
Shirley Long presented members of the Caraway Police Department with a framed poem. Pictured with Mrs. Long are Chief Shannon Kelems and Officer David Choate. Riverside East Elementary nurse Shirley Long honored the Caraway police officers with a special tribute on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Long has been known for her poetry and musical talent for many years. A published poet, she enjoys using her talent to recognize members of the fire department, police department and other community servants.
Caraway's 72nd Caraway Celebration
Caraway's Fourth of July celebration reached the 72 year mark on Wednesday with entertainment, prizes, booths, vendors, pony rides, petting zoo, archery, bingo, kick ball, and the traditional grand finale – the fireworks display. Antique tractors and tools were on display giving everyone a look back in time.
Riverside East school nurse Shirley Long has many talents
Riverside East school nurse Shirley Long has a talent for taking care of her students when they have scrapes and pains and making them feel better. Long has many other talents including being a published poet, a singer/musician, and a seamstress. She started writing poetry when she was a teenager. It seems Long has always had a gift for penning words for every occasion. “A friend encouraged me and published a book of my poems entitled 'Thoughts from the Heart,' in 1996," Long said.
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