Dementia Friendly Communities Liz Fisher Programme Manager (Age Well)
Dementia Friendly Communities 40% of people with dementia felt lonely recently 44% don’t feel part of their community Asset Based Approach Involve people living with dementia Empower individuals to be decision makers Reduce stigma Increase awareness Increase diagnosis rate
Community Events
Decision Day
Dementia Friendly Communities Over 60 projects across 14 Dementia Friendly Communities In addition to: 6 Dementia Cafes 4 Carers Support Groups 2 Active Cafes 2 reading groups
Successful Projects
Successful Projects
Awareness Raising
Dementia Awareness Week 2017
Award Winning! Wigan was named Dementia Friendly Community Town of the Year.
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