Even though a person may have provided you the right to act on their behalf with lasting power of attorney, an individual should still be given the fundamental right to make a decision.
Whilst I am now responsible for making the majority of decisions for my Mum, it is important to ensure where appropriate that she does not feel in any way undermined and that she feels included.
Here are my top 5 examples:
-Asking who she would like to invite to her birthday party.
-If she would like fish and chips from the menu.
-If she would like to go out for a cup of tea.
-If she would like to look through her photos.
-What she would like to wear.
Living In The Moment With Dementia 