Creating a life story for a person with dementia

Person centred care as a priority in services

Creating a life story for a person with dementia

Provider: Dementia UK

This resource, developed in 2023, focuses on using ‘life story’ work to record key information about a person with dementia and their identity. The leaflet and template are designed to encourage family and friends, carers, and healthcare professionals to discuss and document essential aspects of the individual’s background, interests, and what is most important to them.

Creating a life story for a person with dementia

Creating a life story for a person with dementia

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