This paper demonstrates how the use of narrative inquiry
and personhood underpins our approach to person-centred
care. Personhood is an innate attribute of every human being.
Our individualperceptions of it are viewed through the prismof
our own attitudes to others, including thosewith dementia; but
their personhood is not dependent on our view of it. Rather, our
attitudes determine the quality of our responses to their
personhood. Janet is living with dementia, her personhood
flourishes in her relationships—both past and present. These
relationships affirm the humanness in Janet. We extend this to
suggest that all persons livingwith dementia have personhood
in their own right. How personhood is supported through our
actions, is the essence of person-centred care.