5. Planning in later stage dementia

The unique experience of dementia makes it difficult to have a standardized approach and this includes planning.

Planning for end of life care is challenging. But it is important to talk about, and document, preferences.

The process will include different perspectives from the person with dementia, family carers, other family and health care professionals.

The family's perspective might include grief, anxiety, guilt, financial difficulties, legalities and other challenges. But the benefits include peace of mind, communication and person centered care, and honouring the person with dementias wishes and personhood.