Background Enabling people with dementia to 'live well'is a policy and research priority in
many countries. However, instruments for measuring outcomes of psychosocial …

The quality of dementia care rendered to individuals and families is contingent upon the
quality of assessment and care planning, and the degree to which those processes are …

Winner of the Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Award, American Sociological
Association Co-Winner of the Ralph J. Bunche Award, American Political Science …

Background Identifying how persons with dementia experience lived space is important for
enabling supportive living environments and creating communities that compensate for the …

Within western cultures, portrayals of dementia as 'a living death'are being challenged by
people living with the diagnosis. Yet dementia remains one of the most feared conditions …

Public interest in the benefits of music for people with dementia has rapidly increased in
recent years. In addition to clinical work with clients, music therapists are often required to …

Background People with dementia describe experiences of loss that threaten their autonomy
and ability to contribute to society. They often have difficulties with orientation, loss of roll …

The clinical symptoms of dementia include difficulty with speech, poor short-term memory,
and changes in behavior. These symptoms can affect how the person with dementia …

Globally as the population ages, the prevalence of dementia will increase. Simultaneously,
there is a trend toward people ageing at home. Therefore, more people will be ageing at …

Abstract Background and Objectives Personhood is considered the cornerstone of person-
centered care for people with dementia. However, there is little research on personhood in …