By the middle of this century, it is expected that more than 115 million people will suffer from dementia-related diseases - a tremendous challenge for society. It is already evident what difficult questions family members and professionals in medicine and nursing face when dealing with dementia patients: How capable of judgment are those affected? How does one respect individuals with diminishing autonomy? What medical and nursing options are available? How should one handle suicidal wishes of dementia patients? This volume provides practical answers to such and other questions. In-depth texts explain the current state of medical knowledge about dementia and the medical ethical discourse on respectful treatment of individuals with dementia. The volume presents new approaches on how researchers and family members can collaboratively address and resolve pressing scientific and practical questions in the care of dementia patients.