The Rights of People Suffering with Dementia

  • The right to be different
  • Different and equal
  • Different and valued
  • Different and respected for that difference

The right to be recognised as an expert

  • About the experience
  • About needs
  • About support and services
  • The right to have needs met
  • The right to physical health and comfort
  • The right to emotional and social comfort
  • The right to spiritual comfort
  • The right to stimulation and occupation
  • The right to support and services

At diagnosis and post diagnosis

  • The right to community care
  • The right to medical and social care
  • The right to social inclusion and to be part of the family
  • The right to live