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Throughout the world, there is a quest for autonomy, regardless of any disability; thus also for indivuals suffering from dementia. This quest is founded in various international instruments. However, the chapter also emphasizes the notion of protection – against exploitation, violence and abuse. The way to resolve what appears to be an incoherence is widely debated. This chapter addresses the international doctrine in the area, trying to establish how autonomy can be understood and reached for a person afflicted by dementia, as well as the concurrence of autonomy and protection. Dementia, autonomy, protection, independence, support, elder law doctrine

The world’s population is ageing at a rapid and increasing rate. This chapter discusses the challenges that developing countries face as a consequence of growing shares of the population above retirement age. The chapter discusses reasons why commonly advanced solutions to the ageing challenge are not likely to help. Increasing migration is discussed as a non-solution, as is fertility increase and raising taxes. The most likely solution will be found in a combination of increasing the statutory retirement age and encouraging increased labour force participation among those in working ages. Population ageing, demography, retirement, replacement migration, elderly, pensions