In the nursing home setting, person- and family-centered care is guided by four key principles. At-homeness emphasizes empowering residents, providing a sense of refuge, nurturing relationships, and supporting self-reconciliation. Honoring resident preferences drives individualized care plans, focusing on the ‘4Ms’ (Mobility, Medication, Mentation/Mind). Function-focused care prioritizes residents’ strengths, integrating physical and cognitive activities into daily routines to prevent decline. Involving families s essential team members supports residents’ emotional well-being and maintains connections to identity. By embracing these principles, nursing homes can enhance residents’ quality of life and overall care experience.

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Team Members as Authors

Members of the the PELI Team who contributed to this publication.

Katherine Abbott, Ph.D, MGS

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Dennis Cheatham

Communication Director

Executive Director; Scripps Gerontology Center

Professor of Gerontology; Miami University

Katherine Abbott, Ph.D, MGS

Kimberly VanHaitsma, Ph.D., FGSA

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Dennis Cheatham

Communication Director

Professor, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Director, Program for Person-Centered Living Systems of Care

Kimberly VanHaitsma, Ph.D., FGSA