IntroductionCare planning is a very important part of nursing. According to the Department of Health (2007), this is a holistic approach that recognizes that medical needs are not the only problem of a hospitalized person. It helps people achieve the results they want through truly personalized services and the promotion of health and well-being. According to Leach (2007), care planning generates great benefits for the client and staff by organizing care by establishing common treatment goals and, therefore, this will improve the continuity of care because the goals will be relevant, clear and controlled. The names of all people and location of care mentioned in this mission have been changed to ensure that they cannot be identified. The author will adhere to the guidelines of An Board Altranis (2008) that all records and information of any patient must be kept confidential. The author also obtained permission from the clinical nurse in charge of the department for the use of the client's information, assuring her that pseudonyms will be used throughout the assignment. John Thompson was admitted to St. Peters (Long Term Care Dementia Unit) after becoming very confused, agitated and having a history of falls over the past six weeks. He attacked his family members. He began wandering at night, suffering hallucinations and was heard screaming in his room. According to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland (2011), wandering is considered to be wandering around an area or a person who has just left home and is not able to find their way home and does not has no explanation as to why she did it. This is linked to the progression of his dementia. Dementia is a progressive disease of the brain where language, learning...... middle of article ......ble from: http://www.mna-elderly.com/mna_screening_process .html > March 2011 (accessed March 18, 2011) (Internet). Prevention more. (2011) Home of the Braden Ladder. Available at: http://www.bradenscale.com/faq.htm >March 2011. (Accessed March 18, 2011) (Internet).Pool, J. (2008). The Pool Activity Level (PAL) instrument for professional profiling. A practical resource for caregivers of people with cognitive disabilities. London: Printwise (Haverhill) Ltd. Sparks, S. and Taylor, C. (2005) Nursing Diagnosis Manual (6th edition) London: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins UK, Department of Health. (2007) Putting people first. A shared vision and commitment to transforming adult social care. London: National Health Service. Webster, J. (2002) Teamwork: Understanding Multiprofessional Working. Nursing care of the elderly. 14 (3). pp 14-19.