As the eldest in a family of four, with a mother who is a
nurse, care has always been part of Teun Toebes' life. So, the choice to study
Higher Vocational Education nursing and Care Ethics and Policy was a logical
step - the choice to work with people living with dementia was not. During a
compulsory internship he was introduced to dementia care and has not been able
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Currently, Teun contributes to dementia care by not only observing and studying
people living with dementia, but by living with them permanently on a closed
ward of a nursing home. He focuses on having fun and maintaining personal
contact with all his housemates to create moments of happiness and thus improve
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Teun is the passionate co-founder and ambassador of the Article 25 Foundation.
He often appears in the media and is seen as an inspiring face of dementia care
in Europe. Teun has won several awards for his work and initiatives,
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