The CoRE Care Model
The CoRE Care Model is a unique care approach based on understanding each individual's needs in regards to Communication, Relationship & Environment (social and physical).
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This model of care acknowledges the person living with dementia or other cognitive changes or impairments has changed or different needs and wellbeing can be supported when care givers understand and adapt to these needs, in the same way society adapts and changes the environment to meet the needs of people living with different physical needs.
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Based on world-renowned dementia expert Dr Allen Power’s 3 Pillar Transformational Approach and the Social Model of Disability endorsed by the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, the CoRE Ramps model aims to provide cognitive, social and environmental ‘ramps’ to overcome barriers relating to the impact of dementia or other disability. CoRE Care hopes to support people to "communicate in ways dementia does not impede.” (Memory Bridge, 2024).
The CoRE Care approach creates an individualised care plan focusing on CoRE Ramps - these are Adaptations in the way people communicate, interact and support the person, and modifications in the environment to suit the needs of the individual and support their wellbeing.
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CoRE Care Individualised Wellbeing Care Plans are based on identifying the individual’s core needs for supporting their wellbeing, as defined in the clusters of:
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1. Communication Needs: expressive and receptive language both verbal and non-verbal, and interactions with others and the world around them.
2. Relationship Needs (social-interpersonal and the world around): social and emotional needs including trust, familiarity, routines, interactions with others and the world around them, personal interests and meaningful engagement.
3. Environmental Needs: adaptations required in the environment (social and physical) to support the changing needs of the individual, with a focus on wellbeing.
Each of these core needs clusters are supported by Ramps: the personalised communication approach, routines and adaptations to be provided by the care givers, to meet the needs of the individual. These are provided in a detailed CoRE Care Wellbeing Care Plan which the care recipient and their family can then follow and share with care providers, supporting a consistent, individualised approach to care. Support to implement the Care Plan can be provided, as can transitional support for clients entering a care home setting.
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References:
see Resources & Information page
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The
CoRE Care Story
The CoRE Care approach was developed by a gerontologist and diversional therapist with 25 years of professional experience in the disability and dementia care sector.
The CoRE Care approach focuses on person-centred and professional guidance, with individualized support for people living with dementia or a disability and their support network. The focus is on enhancing well-being and supporting a fulfilling life.
CoRE Care also develops and provides quality education for the professional disability and aged care sector.
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CoRE Care was established with the goal of making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with dementia or a disability.​
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With a commitment to providing compassionate care and valuable support to people living in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern areas in Western Australia, the CoRE Care model enables the care recipient to have a voice in their care.
Your CoRE Care plan will be designed with you, to move with you through your care service journey.
CoRE Care W.A. founder
Sally De Marni (BHlthSc, GradCert Ger&Rehab, Cert IV TAE).
Member of Australian Assoc. of Gerontology.