Dementia (London, England)
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There is little evidence that outlines how family carers understand the person with dementia's perspective, values and anticipated future needs. Whilst people with dementia should be consulted about their own quality of life and care values, carers - otherwise known as care partners - require such understandings to ensure that the support the person receives into the future upholds their quality of life and is consistent with what they desire. ⋯ Understanding the perspective of the person living with dementia is essential to facilitate advocacy and support that is 'person centred' now and into the future. Assisting carers to incorporate this perspective into caring has the potential to be better facilitated by health professionals and merits further investigation.