Respecting individual choice Making decisions about our own
lives is important for all of us. People with dementia also want
control of their lives. But the ability to make simple or
complex decisions for someone with dementia varies greatly and
will depend on her personality and the extent of disease
progression. If you have dementia A diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease does not mean that you must immediately stop making
decisions. But as the disease progresses, your ability to make
decisions will change. Your caregivers can continue to offer you
options and give you the chance to make decisions on your own,
whether they are simple day to day decisions, or decisions about
your future care and support. For family members and caregivers,
substitute decision-makers and health-care professionals People
who provide care may not be aware of strategies that help make
it easier for people with dementia to make many of their own
decisions. Or caregivers may find the strategies time-consuming.
It is critical to remember