Dementia advocacy : reflections and directions for policy and practice

People with dementia may be more vulnerable to isolation, social exclusion, discrimination and abuse as a result of their diagnosis and symptoms.

Dementia advocacy is a critically important in helping people with dementia to express, exercise and defend their rights, and to participate fully in the day-to-day decision-making which affects their lives.

As the scale and scope of dementia advocacy continues to grow, this timely book provides a complete overview of its key principles, development and delivery, and of the law and policy which surround it.

The authors examine key issues which impact upon dementia advocacy in practice, including capacity, consent and decision-making; the relationships between dementia advocates and families, care staff and other advocates; diversity and difference in dementia advocacy; and, the development of quality standards and training.

The book concludes with key ideas and recommendations for the future development and implementation of dementia advocacy. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned with the wellbeing of people with dementia, including family members, those who work in advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA), as well as academics, policy makers, commissioners, and care staff.

This series constitutes a set of accessible, jargon-free, evidence-based good practice guides for all those involved in the care of people with dementia and their families.

The series draws together a range of evidence including the experience of people with dementia and their families, practice wisdom, and research and scholarship to promote quality of life and quality of care.