Dementia Friendly Environments
Authors: Heward, M.
Conference: South Health Care Expo
Dates: 24 April 2014
Abstract:Dementia is a National Health Priority in the UK. There are currently 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this number is expected to increase to over a million by 2021 (Alzheimer’s Society, 2013). Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) is working towards supporting and developing innovative ways to improve the lived experience of dementia. Collaborating at a local, national and international level, BUDI is focused on research, knowledge transfer and educational activities that provide evidence for and support best practice in dementia care. In order to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers, it is essential to understand the social aspects of living with dementia.This interactive session will focus on Dementia Friendly Environments, providing the audience with an opportunity to discuss their interest and experiences of the topic, as well as sharing examples of current best practice drawn from BUDI’s research and consultancy.
Source: Manual
Dementia Friendly Environments
Authors: Heward, M.
Conference: South Health Care Expo
Dates: 24 April 2014
Abstract:Dementia is a National Health Priority in the UK. There are currently 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this number is expected to increase to over a million by 2021 (Alzheimer’s Society, 2013). Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) is working towards supporting and developing innovative ways to improve the lived experience of dementia. Collaborating at a local, national and international level, BUDI is focused on research, knowledge transfer and educational activities that provide evidence for and support best practice in dementia care. In order to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers, it is essential to understand the social aspects of living with dementia.This interactive session will focus on Dementia Friendly Environments, providing the audience with an opportunity to discuss their interest and experiences of the topic, as well as sharing examples of current best practice drawn from BUDI’s research and consultancy.
Source: Manual
Dementia Friendly Environments
Authors: Heward, M.
Conference: South Health Care Expo
Dates: 24 April 2014
Abstract:Dementia is a National Health Priority in the UK. There are currently 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this number is expected to increase to over a million by 2021 (Alzheimer’s Society, 2013). Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) is working towards supporting and developing innovative ways to improve the lived experience of dementia. Collaborating at a local, national and international level, BUDI is focused on research, knowledge transfer and educational activities that provide evidence for and support best practice in dementia care. In order to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers, it is essential to understand the social aspects of living with dementia.This interactive session will focus on Dementia Friendly Environments, providing the audience with an opportunity to discuss their interest and experiences of the topic, as well as sharing examples of current best practice drawn from BUDI’s research and consultancy.
Source: Manual
Dementia Friendly Environments
Authors: Heward, M. and O'Malley, M.
Conference: South Health Care Expo
Dates: 24 April 2014
Abstract:Dementia is a National Health Priority in the UK. There are currently 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this number is expected to increase to over a million by 2021 (Alzheimer’s Society, 2013). Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) is working towards supporting and developing innovative ways to improve the lived experience of dementia. Collaborating at a local, national and international level, BUDI is focused on research, knowledge transfer and educational activities that provide evidence for and support best practice in dementia care. In order to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers, it is essential to understand the social aspects of living with dementia.This interactive session will focus on Dementia Friendly Environments, providing the audience with an opportunity to discuss their interest and experiences of the topic, as well as sharing examples of current best practice drawn from BUDI’s research and consultancy.
Source: Manual
Preferred by: Michelle Heward