Best Friends: Elements of Friendship

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How can you be

a Best Friend™?

Change the way you care!

Copyright © 2016 by Health Professions Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Best Friends™ is a relationship-

centered approach to care for

persons with Alzheimer’s disease

and other dementias



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This approach uses the essential

elements of friendship—

respect, empathy, support,

trust, and humor—to provide the

best possible care



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See how the elements of

friendship can be applied to

dementia care




Friends know each other’s history and personality

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becomes a person’s memory

and is sensitive to the

person’s traditions

but a Best Friend™



Friends spend time and do things together

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initiates daily activities,

tying them into the person’s

past interests




Friends communicate with each other about their lives

Bestlistens skillfully, encouraging

participation in conversations




Friends build up each other’s self-esteem

Bestgives compliments often and

always offers encouragement




Friends are equals in the relationship

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builds a trusting relationship

and does more than

50% of the work


Friends work at the relationship

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works to protect the dignity of

the person, and does not talk

down to them


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Best Friends: Elements of Friendship