Creating Dementia-Inclusive Neighborhoods Through Video
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)
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