Updated "About Me": Person-centred dementia profile
- Simon O'Donovan
- 6 hours ago
- 1 min read
About Me – Person-Centred Dementia Profile
This two-page About Me profile is designed to help others see and understand the person behind the dementia.
Wherever possible, it should be completed with the person, supported by a family member, friend or care partner who knows them well. It captures key information about their life story, important relationships, personality, interests, preferences, communication and individual support needs.
The profile has deliberately been kept to two A4 pages so that it is easy to complete, print and laminate, and can remain with the person as their circumstances and care needs change.
It can help family, friends, care staff and services to:
get to know the person rather than simply their diagnosis
start meaningful conversations and support reminiscence
identify interests and preferences that can inform Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and other meaningful activities
understand how the person prefers to communicate
recognise things that may cause worry or distress and what can provide comfort and reassurance
support choice, independence and person-centred care
provide greater continuity when the person is supported by different people, settings or services
The profile should be regarded as a living document. Revisit it together and update it as new information emerges or the person's preferences, circumstances or support needs change.
The aim is simple: to help everyone supporting the person know not just what care they need, but who they are.
PDFs are provided below.
Updated 24 August 2026
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