The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Advisory Group of people with dementia has created a Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia. Although people with dementia hold the same rights as every Canadian citizen, they face cultural, social, and economic barriers to claiming these rights, leaving many facing discrimination, isolation, and treatment that contravenes their basic rights as human beings. The Advisory Group set out to define seven explicit rights to give a greater voice and authority to those with dementia and to ensure the people and organizations that support them know and protect their rights. These include the right to:
The Charter will also serve to guide the federal government as it develops and implements a national dementia strategy for Canada.
To read stories from individuals affected by dementia, learn more about the Charter, and download a free copy, visit www.alzheimer.ca/Charter [9].
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