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The 6M Care Planning Tool is a structured approach designed to help family caregivers and healthcare providers create a personalized care plan that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life for people with advanced dementia. By focusing on six key areas—What Matters, Meaningful Activities, Mealtime, Medication Treatments, Mobility, and Making Personal Care Comfortable—this tool ensures that care is tailored to your loved one’s unique needs and preferences. Watch this video to learn how to use the 6M Care Plan effectively, organize important details, and confidently advocate for the best possible care.
The 6M Care Planning Tool is designed to help family caregivers organize and communicate important details about their loved one’s care. It focuses on six key areas—What Matters, Meaningful Activities, Mealtime, Medication Treatments, Mobility, and Making Personal Care Comfortable—to ensure care is personalized and centered on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
No, you don’t have to answer every question. This tool is a flexible space for you to share what truly matters to you and your loved one. Feel free to skip any sections you’re unsure about.
Collaboration is key. You can share the care planning tool with healthcare providers, nurses, doctors, family members, or anyone involved in your loved one’s care. Their insights can help create a more complete and personalized care plan.
Consider displaying the 6M Care Plan in a visible place where all caregivers—family and professional—can easily access it. This ensures that everyone involved understands your loved one’s needs and preferences.
We recommend reviewing and updating the care plan periodically, especially if your loved one’s needs, preferences, or health status change. This helps ensure their care remains aligned with their evolving needs.
Discover how you can be an active member of the care team and create comfort and quality of life for a loved one with advanced dementia.
