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Involving people with dementia in creating dementia friendly communities
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 9
This paper draws on discussions held at a Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project (DEEP) networking event in Bradford to provide advice on involving people with dementia to help create dementia friendly communities and different approaches to involvement. The event was attended by 15 people with dementia and 8 carers. Sections cover: why it is important to involve people with dementia (Edited publisher abstract)
Dementia words matter: guidelines on language about dementia
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This guide, written by people with dementia, identifies words and descriptors that should be avoided when referring to dementia and people with dementia and suggests alternatives terms that are accurate, balanced and respectful. It recommends that words should be chosen with intent and careful consideration of the message that will actually be received – and the impact it may have on how people with dementia are viewed and how they feel about themselves. This guidance is aimed at journalists, organisations and communications departments. (Edited publisher abstract)
Guidance for film-makers working with people with dementia
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 6
A brief guide which highlights key issues to consider when making films with people with dementia. The guide covers planning; recruitment; the consent process; involving family and friends; message, tone and content; and the film making process. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)
Choosing a dementia-friendly meeting space
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 6
A brief guide providing advice on choosing appropriate meeting spaces when working with and involving people with dementia. Areas covered include: location, accessibility, signage, lighting, setting up the room, and providing good information before the meeting. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)
Collecting the views of people with dementia
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 6
A brief guide providing advice the best ways for organisations to engage with and gather the views of people with dementia. Areas covered include: visiting groups of people with dementia, holding discussion events, and tips for running discussion events. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)
Creating websites for people with dementia
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
A brief guide providing advice on creating websites for people with dementia and involving them with the design. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia.
Involving people with dementia in recruitment and selection
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 5
A brief guide which highlights the benefits of involving people with dementia in the recruitment and selection of staff. It also looks at when and how to involve people in the process, such as working on recruitment documents, shortlisting, thinking of interview questions and being on the interview panel. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Tips for organisations wanting to consult people with dementia about written documents
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
Many organisations produce document that may affect the lives of people with dementia. This brief guide provides advice for organisation who want to involve and consult with people with dementia to improve their written documents. It covers preparation, presentation of the text, and gathering feedback. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)
Tips for employers who want to be more dementia friendly
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
This document discusses some of the issues related to employment and dementia and highlights ways in which employers can become more dementia friendly. It covers openess about dementia, getting a diagnosis, adjusting to dementia, and retirement. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)
Using sound recording to get your message across
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 5
A brief guide explaining how sound recordings can be used to record memories, tell stories, collect views and opinions and share stories. It looks at the potential of community radio stations and internet site to get your message acorss. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)