Dementia Care Observation Checklist

Observation Criteria
Criteria Observed (✔/✘) Comments
Staff greet service user warmly and respectfully
Service user's dignity is maintained
Person-centred communication used
Staff respond appropriately to service user's needs
Support with mobility and orientation provided
Promotes engagement and choice
Environment is supportive and enabling
Appropriate support with eating and drinking
Service user's preferences are acknowledged
Signs of distress responded to sensitively
Notes / Additional Observations
Recommendations / Actions