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What is the butterfly approach to dementia and how can it help?

The vast majority of traditional long-term care models prioritize tasks and routines over emotional well-being, which can be distressing for people with dementia. This is precisely why a new approach has emerged, offering a profoundly different perspective by focusing on emotion-based connections: the butterfly approach to dementia.

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What is the butterfly method for dementia patients?

According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people live with dementia globally, a number that is projected to increase substantially over the coming decades. In response, innovative care philosophies like the butterfly method for dementia patients have emerged, shifting the focus from routine and tasks to emotions and relationships.

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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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