Throughout the world, there is a quest for autonomy, regardless of any disability; thus also for indivuals suffering from dementia. This quest is founded in various international instruments. However, the chapter also emphasizes the notion of protection – against exploitation, violence and abuse. The way to resolve what appears to be an incoherence is widely debated. This chapter addresses the international doctrine in the area, trying to establish how autonomy can be understood and reached for a person afflicted by dementia, as well as the concurrence of autonomy and protection. Dementia, autonomy, protection, independence, support, elder law doctrine
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Front Matter
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PART I: Introduction
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PART II: Conceptual and theoretical perspectives
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PART III: Elements of elder law
