What is it about?
The title 'Dementia Champion' seems to be conferred to a range of clinical practitioners and professionals, but there are no clear guidelines around job-description, expectations, or the specific training of a Dementia Champion.
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Why is it important?
This is important because inevitably a 'Dementia Champion' takes on more responsibilities but, in the absence of role definition and boundaries, does not necessarily feel equipped to carry this role.
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This page is a summary of: The role of Dementia Champion in dementia care: Its aspirations, development and training needs (innovative practice), Dementia, July 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1471301216631448.
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