Consent must be from the right person informed • A person who did not have capacity to consent to admission to long- term care might be capable of consenting to all or some of their treatment. [...] • Physicians must maintain ongoing contact with substitute decision-makers to get consent for medication changes when a resident cannot provide consent for themselves • Some treatment, like use of chemical restraints, requires agreement in writing for ongoing use Family = so much more than “visitors” • All adults are presumed capable of decision- making—regardless of age or disability • People wit. [...] • Advocate & translator • Simplifying options • Prioritizing input • Enough time • Emotional level • Visuals • Reframing • Third person • Communication • Recording • Advance decisions • Enough time • Visuals • Positive self talk • Self-advocacy • Prioritizing • Involving others Communication Practical support Empowerment Approach Learning Relationship Read more at our blog post: . [...] [We] also need a greater understanding of different communication needs and styles and not to stereotype people as a result of that.” - Person living with a disability • Inclusion Langley • The Bloom Group • Inclusion BC • Dementia Advocacy Canada • DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society • Burnaby Seniors Outreach Society • Richmond Society for Community Living • Alzheimer’s Café: BC Chapter • Bu. [...] • Health care decision-making rights of people living with dementia: CCEL video and booklet • CCEL Engaging People Living with Dementia in Decision Making Project Page • Advance Care Planning: BC Centre for Palliative Care • Learn about dementia stigma: Flippingstigma.com .
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