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What is a butterfly model?: A Person-Centered Approach to Dementia Care

Traditional long-term care for individuals with dementia often focuses on institutional tasks, a sterile approach that overlooks emotional needs. The Butterfly Model, developed in the UK, offers a radical, emotion-focused alternative that centers on individual needs and transforms the care environment. So, what is a butterfly model?

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What is the social model of care for dementia patients?

According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number projected to increase dramatically. An important and often misunderstood approach gaining traction is the social model of care for dementia patients, which reframes the condition by focusing on the individual rather than just the disease.

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