1. Greening Dementia workshop

2. The Greening Dementia project Review of the “evidence” – Benefits – Barriers Engage with stakeholders Look for solutions Publish findings – evidence and solutions

3. What we’ve done Reviewed the evidence – Academic and peer reviewed – Grey literature – Anecdotal Spoken to stakeholders

4. Benefits - What have we found? Evidence of benefits – Mental and physical health – Long and short term Physical – General fitness – Improved sleep & diet – Sensory stimulation

5. Benefits - What have we found? Mental / psychological – Enhanced mood – Memory (recollections) – Self-esteem & independence Social – Verbal expression & interaction – Appreciated and valued

6. Barriers - What have we found? Complex Hard to define Little direct “evidence” That in itself a finding...

7. Barriers - What have we found? General barriers – Awareness – Negative perceptions / attitude – Lack of motivation – Time – Physical access – Fitness – Resources / Cost

8. Barriers - What have we found? Dementia specific barriers – Lack of dementia friendly venues – Education and awareness – Resources – Access – Attitudes & perceptions – Risk aversion

9. Where are we now? Reality check Identify gaps Look at solutions – Actions – Projects

10. Benefits and barriers Round robin: – Introduce yourself – Your organisation – Your interest in this area of work – Benefits and barriers – have we missed anything?

11. Group Task – overcoming the barriers How do we overcome the barriers and increase access? You have 30 minutes Projects, actions, ideas Make a big list!

12. Group task – developing the projects? Each take one of the priority ideas. Refine the ideas Project plan: – Who needs to be involved? – What can you contribute? – Next steps Discuss for 15 minutes then swap.

13. Next Steps Write up workshop notes Summary of evidence to date Develop the projects / ideas Final report – early April – Evidence – Recommendations

14. Any questions?