KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Do the shops in your neighbourhood know how they can support people with dementia to help them continue living well in their community? It all begins...
Four in 10 Indians in Singapore now hold degrees as community sees rise in graduates, income and fall in dropouts, says ministerHow can we make our public spaces a better place for people with dementia? — Picture by Farhan NajibKUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Do the shops in your neighbourhood know how they can support people with dementia to help them continue living well in their community?
The Dementia Friends initiative — launched by the Alzheimer’s Society over a decade ago and similar to an initiative launched in Japan in 2005 — now has 3.4 million people in the UK signed up as of 2022.St Ives Dementia Friendly Community Group secretary Agi Peach said shops can make simple changes such as giving clearer instructions on where things are.
Places of worship can be used as venues for support groups for people with dementia and their carers, and can also allow people with dementia to continue playing a role in their community, such as serving food at celebrations.It’s not just the place, it’s about being patient and kindSome people with dementia may still be able to move about in their community, go to shops, and use services independently.
The guide also mentions that some people with dementia may have problems with their speech or may have difficulty understanding you, especially when feeling stressed or hurried.
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