AbstractBackgroundThere has been a growing commitment to incorporating the life stories of people with dementia as part of their person‐centered care. Although there has been some research exploring the role of life story work and reminiscence therapy on various dementia‐related outcomes, there has been relatively little scholarly work examining best practices for the incorporation of the life stories of people with dementia as part of a person‐centered assessment. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the themes and gaps associated with undertaking life history/life story assessment (LSA).MethodTwo databases (PubMed and PsychINFO) were searched from inception through October 1st, 2021 for English‐language articles and books using keywords relating to life story and dementia. The search returned 119 articles after removal of duplicates with 28 selected for inclusion into the review.ResultSix key themes emerged, including 1) the lack of a standardized approach or best practices in LSA, 2) differing goals in LSA (e.g., the creation of a life story book for reminiscence therapy versus the collection of data to help guide carer interactions), 3) the importance of flexibility in collecting information, 4) the role of close others as collateral sources of information, 5) the potential for one’s own biases and context to influence how and what information is collected, and 6) the role of technology in facilitating LSA.ConclusionIncorporating LSA is an important aspect of person‐centered care for people with dementia, yet there is little guidance on how to best approach the assessment. There are gaps in understanding the administration and mechanisms of LSA and the role of LSA in guiding daily care interactions and carer impacts (e.g., self‐efficacy in caring). There is a need for tools and guidance to enable individuals with varied professional backgrounds and disparate cultural contexts to collect life stories that are inclusive and encompass the many salient identities that a person with dementia might hold.