Background Dementia leads to multiple issues including difficulty in communication and
increased need for care and support. Discussions about the future often happen late or …

Background Approaching end of life is often a time of vulnerability; this is particularly so for
people with dementia and their families where loss of capacity and the ability to …

Aims and objectives To explore the perspectives of people with dementia on being cared for
by others, on the future and on the end of life, and to evaluate the capability and willingness …

Background Many studies have examined the mental health of carers of people with
dementia. Few have examined their experiences in the advanced stages of disease and into …

Background: Engagement of people with dementia who are living in the community, their
family or carers, and healthcare professionals in decision-making related to their future care …

Background It is widely reported that carers who provide care for a family member with
dementia endure physical and psychological burdens. Not only do they fulfil an important …

It is estimated that there are 35.6 million people with dementia worldwide and this is
projected to increase to over 115 million by the year 2050. Dementia is a progressive …

Background: It is reported that, given the right support, most people would prefer to die at
home, yet a very small minority of people with dementia do so. At present, knowledge gaps …

Background There is a paucity of literature detailing the expectations that people with
dementia have for the future; therefore the capacity to reflect their views in service provision …

Background Most people living with dementia want to remain in their own homes, supported
by family and paid carers. Care at home often breaks down, necessitating transition to a care …