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The Alzheimer's Disease Bill of Rights
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Every person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder deserves the following rights:
- To be informed of one's diagnosis.
- To have appropriate, ongoing medical care.
- To be productive in work and play for as long as possible.
- To be treated like an adult, not like a child.
- To have expressed feelings taken seriously.
- To be free from psychotropic medications, if possible.
- To live in a safe, structured, and predictable environment.
- To enjoy meaningful activities that fill each day.
- To be outdoors on a regular basis.
- To have physical contact, including hugging, caressing, and hand-holding.
- To be with individuals who know one's life story, including cultural and religious traditions.
- To be cared for by individuals who are well trained in dementia care.
© Health Professions Press
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