Dementia Friendly Communities: Why We Need Them And How We Can Create Them

A hopeful and person-centred account of how friendship and community can create an environment where people with dementia are able to thrive. 

Features

• Examples of successful dementia-friendly initiatives, it shows their many benefits, not only for people living with dementia, but also their family, friends, and the wider community.
• Describes community initiatives from across the globe, such as Dementia Friends, memory cafes, and creative engagement with the arts through organizations like TimeSlips
• Tells another story about dementia, away from negative stereotypes. This alternative approach claims people can retain a sense of dignity, hold onto hope, sustain meaningful relationships, and live with a sense of purpose with support from their communities

Details

• Local release date: 04/02/2021
• Format: Paperback (229.00mm X 152.00mm) 240 pages 
• Weight: 340g