1. Dementia Friendly Communities
Liz Fisher
Programme Manager (Age Well)

2. 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

3. Community Events

4. Decision Day

5. 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

6. Successful Projects

7. Successful Projects

8. Awareness Raising

9. Dementia Awareness Week 2017

10. Award Winning!
Wigan was named Dementia Friendly Community Town of the Year.

11. Thank you for your time and attention. Questions and Answers