Dementia friendly communities articles and case studies
Living with dementia magazine
Working on the Dementia Friendly Communities Champion Group
This article follows the story of Trevor Jarvis, who has vascular dementia, as he puts his ideas forward to the Prime Minister.
A care home forging links with its local community
One care home is encouraging other community groups to come into the care home, use some of its facilities and spend time with the residents.
Changing the everyday to create dementia friendly communities
This is an article about Norrms McNamara who has been instrumental in setting up Torbay Dementia Action Alliance to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Angela Rippon talks about dementia friendly communities
Angela Rippon, whose mother had dementia, talks about her role as co-chair of the Dementia Friendly Champion Group and creating dementia friendly communities.
Using alternatives to handcuffs for people with dementia
Dealing with aggressive behaviour can challenge even the police. Fiona Madden talks to a carer who believes that while restraining someone with dementia may be necessary, there are better options than handcuff.
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