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Oct 16, 2025

4 min

What is the person-centred approach to dementia care?

According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. The person-centred approach to dementia care is a holistic philosophy that values the unique identity and personal history of each individual, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all medical model.

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Oct 15, 2025

2 min

Who developed a person-centred approach to dementia?

In the late 1980s, psychologist Tom Kitwood, along with Kathleen Bredin, first developed a person-centred approach to dementia, fundamentally shifting the focus of care from a disease-oriented model to one that upholds the individual's dignity and personhood. This philosophy recognizes that a person with dementia is still a complete individual with a unique history, emotions, and needs that should be at the forefront of their care.

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