Supported Decision Making with Persons with Dementia

This webinar (33 min) presents the results of a research project on supported decision-making among people with dementia and their care partners.

Authors:

Tamara Sussman

Organizations:

Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS)

Year: 2025

Languages: English

Format: Webinar

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Analysis of caregiving support

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This webinar (33 min) presents the results of a research project on supported decision-making among people with dementia and their care partners. Types of important decisions, challenges, innovative practices and critical knowledge gaps are highlighted.

The results are based on a literature review analyzing 55 scientific articles on supported decision-making practices as well as on consultations with caregivers and people living with neurocognitive disorders.

The webinar was first aired on March 25, 2025 by the Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS).

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