The number of persons with dementia will rise considerably in the years to come. The increasing prevalence of dementia and the treatment and care for people with dementia present a myriad of important ethical questions and responsibilities. What do we think of the quality of life of people with dementia and of their subsequent end of life? What are the opinions about vulnerability and dignity in case of dementia? What do we consider to be ‘good care’ and ‘a good death’ for persons with dementia?

The Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law organises a summercourse on this subject. The objective of the course is to foster exchanges on foundational, clinical-ethical and organisational-ethical approaches to dementia care. For further information read the booklet