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.
Perspectives
If Dementia Champions are to become 'change agents' in dementia care, the remit, role, level of education, and support required need to be re-visited.
Dr Andrea Mayrhofer
University of Hertfordshire
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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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