Abstract

Recent advancements in dementia care have moved away from a custodial type of care where people have been considered well cared for if they were clean, dry, fed, quiet and not at any risk. This type of care often failed to recognize the person with dementia as an adult human being with a right to lead a dignified and meaningful life. In this new culture of care, which promotes a person-centered approach (Kitwood and Bredin, 1992), infantilization can be seen as inappropriate.

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