Little things can make a big difference on the lives of people with dementia and their families. As a champion you can show others in the community how asking “may I help you”? can positively transform the day for a person. Only by asking will a community know how to support.
What you can do
- Speak to people with dementia and their families. There are many dementia focus groups who can share their experiences of living with dementia.
- Speak to existing community groups, who have started dementia inclusive programmes such as local Alzheimer Café’s, DREAM
- Explore with others in your community aspects in life where a person with dementia and their family may need help and how each person or group can play a part in providing support
- Listen to people living with dementia and their families to help understand their perspective.