Category Capacity & Decision Making

The Capacity & Decision Making category explores how dementia can affect a person’s ability to understand information, make decisions and communicate choices over time. It provides practical Australian guidance to help families understand changing decision-making ability while supporting dignity, independence and legal rights.

Articles in this category explain how decision-making capacity is assessed, when additional support may be required, planning ahead while capacity remains, and the legal and practical considerations that arise as dementia progresses.

Whether you are supporting someone recently diagnosed with dementia or preparing for future care decisions, this category helps families understand capacity, recognise when circumstances change and make informed decisions with greater confidence.