Cahill, Suzanne
Dementia and human rights
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447331407
- author:
- Cahill, Suzanne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.52 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gerontology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dementia and Human Rights by Suzanne Cahill challenges the traditional understanding of dementia, proposing a rights-based approach to expand the debate. By framing dementia as a disability, Cahill applies a social constructionist lens to concepts such as disability, social inclusion, personhood, equality, participation, dignity, empowerment, autonomy, and solidarity. This book argues that people living with dementia are entitled to all the rights enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It provides fresh analytical tools for policy makers and practitioners to promote the quality of life and care for those affected by dementia. By adopting a broader perspective, Cahill aims to improve the lives of individuals with dementia and their families. Cahill's work offers new insights into interrogating the lived experience and policy response to dementia, providing valuable resources for those seeking to enhance the quality of care and support for people living with dementia.
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