Bettina Wichers is an independent German gerontologist, lecturer, and consciousness researcher who specializes in creating holistic frameworks for dementia care. Born in Germany in 1968 and currently based in Göttingen, Lower Saxony, she is widely recognized for applying Integral Theory to the medical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of human aging.
Key Research & Frameworks
- The Integral Dementia Framework: Inspired by the transpersonal psychology models of philosopher Ken Wilber, Wichers developed a unified model to address dementia beyond purely biological terms. It incorporates medical data, environmental factors, and the patient’s interior psychology. [1]
- Dissolution of the Self: Her core hypothesis explores how the progressive disorientation seen in late-stage dementia shares structural similarities with spiritual awakening or transpersonal self-transcendence. She labels this process the “unconscious dissolution of the self”. [1, 2, 3]
- Global Presentations: She frequently shares her research at major international gatherings, including The Science of Consciousness Conference and the IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
https://www.bettinawichers.de/english-1/
