The 6 Senses of Relationship Centered Care - Family Care Partner/Caregiver

The 6 senses for the family care partner/caregiver include:
Security: feeling confident in the ability to provide good care without excess detriment to self. Sound support networks are so valuable.
Continuity: sharing pursuits with the individual receiving care helps ensure that personal standards of care are maintained across the care environment.
Belonging: maintaining a valued relationship to whom the recipient of care can trust and feel that s/he is not alone is essential.
Purpose: keeping dignity, integrity, and well-being of the care recipient at the forefront entails timely intervention while respecting personhood.
Achievement: loved ones providing care need to know that they are giving the best care possible and that they are able to meet challenges as they develop new skills and abilities.
Significance: care partners/caregivers need to feel that their efforts are valued and appreciated by their loved ones, when possible, but also by family and friends.