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The importance of independent advocacy for Dementia sufferers and their families
Joint Event on 12th International Conference on Vascular Dementia and Dementia & 8th International Conference on Neurological Disorders and Stroke
March 14-16, 2019 | London, UK
Lyn Jones
Health Advocacy Ltd, UK
Posters & Accepted Abstracts : J Brain Neurol
Abstract:
Health Advocacy UK are national providers of 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.
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