Dementia is a syndrome involving progressive loss of memory and cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. The document discusses including persons with dementia in individual and major life decisions through participation in services and influencing improvements and community involvement. It finds that when persons with dementia are enabled to communicate, they provide important perspectives on supporting daily living and their experiences. The document concludes inclusion of persons with dementia is challenging but important, and requires sustained efforts at multiple levels from individuals, organizations, and funders to ensure good practices are widespread.