Data sharing initiatives
This is Me
Published by
Alzheimer's Society
Sector
Health and social care
Information created by
The Person
'This is me' is a simple leaflet for anyone receiving professional care who is living with dementia or experiencing delirium or other communication difficulties.
'This is me' can be used to record details about a person who can't easily share information about themselves. For example, it can be used to record:
a person’s cultural and family background
important events, people and places from their life
their preferences and routines.
The leaflet can be used in any setting – at home, in hospital, in respite care or in a care home.
'This is me' helps health and social care professionals better understand who the person really is, which can help them deliver care that is tailored to the person's needs.
It can therefore help to reduce distress for people with dementia and their carers. It can also help to overcome problems with communication, and prevent more serious conditions such as malnutrition and dehydration.