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Journal of Brain and Neurology | Volume 3
The importance of independent advocacy for Dementia sufferers and their families
Lyn Jones
Health Advocacy Ltd, UK
H
ealthAdvocacyUKarenational providersof an Independent
Advocacy for Dementia sufferers and their families. Many
dementia sufferers and their families feel bewildered and
powerless and can often feel that decisions are being made
by Health and Social Care Professionals which will have a
dramatic effect on their future, but in which they are not given
an opportunity to provide an input. Individuals face challenges
in communicating with other professionals regarding their
relative’s care or accommodation requirements. Independent
Advocacy provides advice and guidance for families who are
living with or caring for a person suffering from dementia in a
structured way using ‘simple English’.
Pure Advocacy is the provision of options, information and
support in order that that they individuals can make informed
decisions and choices and can feel supported in the practical
application of those decisions and choices.
e:
lyn@healthadvocacy.org