Keeping active and to enjoy hobbies is a vital part of life. To stay involved in community life and continue to socialise is similarly important for the person with dementia and their family. Dementia should not mean someone stops doing the things they love, but as time goes on, they may need support to do so. As a champion you can encourage others in your community to provide this support.
What you can do
- Ask community groups, social clubs and service providers how they can ensure that a person with dementia and their family stay connected
- Ask services, groups and clubs to ensure their surroundings are welcoming and inclusive
- Discuss the importance of clear and easy to understand signage
- Encourage stakeholders to share information on actions taken, so that people are aware of positive changes
Helpful resources to get you started
- How to hold a dementia awareness talk in your community
- Watch our Listen, Learn, Link dementia awareness video
- How to include a person with dementia in your community
- Making businesses and services dementia inclusive
- 10 tips for dementia inclusive environment