Knowledge Mobilization to Create Dementia-Inclusive Neighborhoods: An Educational and Awareness-Raising Video
2024

Creating Dementia-Inclusive Neighborhoods Through Video

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Author Information

Author(s): Randa-Beaulieu Cari, Chaudhury Habib, Seetharaman Kishore, Hung Lillian, Wong Joey, Ren Lily

Primary Institution: Simon Fraser University

Hypothesis

How can knowledge mobilization resources increase awareness of dementia-inclusive neighborhoods?

Conclusion

The project successfully created resources to promote community engagement and awareness of dementia-inclusive neighborhoods.

Supporting Evidence

  • The project co-created resources with people who have lived experience of dementia.
  • A seven-minute documentary video was produced to illustrate the lived experiences of three individuals living with dementia.
  • The project aims to challenge stigma and promote dialogue about living with dementia.

Takeaway

This study made a video to help people understand what it's like to live with dementia and how neighborhoods can be better for those people.

Methodology

The project used the World Café method for community engagement and created a documentary video and photo exhibit.

Participant Demographics

People with lived experience of dementia and stakeholders from British Columbia, Canada.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1337

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