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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 butterfly model of care for dementia patients?

Over 850,000 people are estimated to be living with dementia in the UK alone, and traditional, task-oriented care models often fail to meet their emotional needs. This is where the butterfly model of care for dementia patients offers a transformative, feeling-centric approach to improving quality of life.

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