What is a Dementia Friendly Community?
It is a community that shows a high level of public awareness and understanding of dementia, in which it is possible for people with dementia to live a good life, enabled to live as independently as possible and continue to be a part of their community. Most importantly, it is a community where they are met with understanding and given support where necessary.
What will you learn?
• What is a Dementia Friendly Community
• Creating a Dementia Friendly Business
• What is dementia
• Warning signs
• Dementia friendly communication and approaches
• Creating a dementia friendly environment
• Community programs & resources