PROMOTION Changing the demenli stereatype Contrary to popular belief some people with dementia are living meaningful lives, so isn't it time we changed the narrative? THE DEMENTIA STEREOTYPE have confirmed the extraordinary some of us this happens when we sing We have all seen the pictures in the difference that good design makes to in a group, for others it's a walk by the media-anolder person staring vacantly people's well-being. into the distance withalook of despair, utterly lost in a sea of confusion and seaside, knitting a scarf for a friend, sharing a meal with family, painting a picture of great beauty. For many of PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE We are social animals and people with us it is simply knowing that we are not dementianeed others around them who alone but part of a loving community. support them to remain as independent and active as possible and who help them through their challenges. As loneliness. The words dementia' and sufferer' seem inseparable, and we feel that suffering is the very essence Creating such magical moments is the very essence of good dementia care. of dementia. Yet some people with dementia are living fulfilling lives with regular people progress through theirdementia and deeply meaningful moments of pleasure and happiness. Even just a fewyears ago sucha possibility seemed unimaginable. Todayourunderstanding stage this involves the round the clock ofthe condition is verydifferentfrom the presence ofothers. Goodsocial support howeverabolish the suffering thatcomes dementia stereotype that still prevails. THE END OF SUFFERING? so the nature and frequency of support Who of us can honestly say we don't changes. While part-time support suffer ? Suffering isas much part of life may suffice in the early stage, at some as happiness. The truthisthat we cannot abolish the suffering that is life. We can iseasyto define butharder to achieve- it frominadequate care. Andinacivilised is simply where people with dementia society we simply must. feel safe and loved IT STARTS WITH GOOD DESIGN Yes we are different!-Come and see Good dementia care starts with a for yourself. We'll put the kettle on. MAGICAL MOMENTS homely environment which is easy to understand and navigate. This helps A curious thing happens when we live people to use spaces as independently as possible. Good dementia design is still future. This is where themagic happens evolving and the Dementia Centre at Stirling University does great work creativity, a moment of pleasure, a in documenting best practice in dementia design. Our own experiences meaning. We are all different and for Peter de Groota a principal at Dementia Care Devon which operates the Contage and Lodge the moment. Confusion drops away at ose Lodgn, two and we forget about the past and the communties for people TOP 20 ing with Dementia -a moment of clarity, a moment of CA HO dsdc moment of happiness, a moment of Gold Award Rose Lodge, 2 Isca Road. Exmouth, Devon EXB 2EZ CareQuality Outstanding Commission 01395 227071 + www.roselodgecarehome.co.uk 2016 Blog & dementia info: www.dementiacaredevon.co.uk PROMOTION Changing the demenli stereatype Contrary to popular belief some people with dementia are living meaningful lives, so isn't it time we changed the narrative? THE DEMENTIA STEREOTYPE have confirmed the extraordinary some of us this happens when we sing We have all seen the pictures in the difference that good design makes to in a group, for others it's a walk by the media-anolder person staring vacantly people's well-being. into the distance withalook of despair, utterly lost in a sea of confusion and seaside, knitting a scarf for a friend, sharing a meal with family, painting a picture of great beauty. For many of PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE We are social animals and people with us it is simply knowing that we are not dementianeed others around them who alone but part of a loving community. support them to remain as independent and active as possible and who help them through their challenges. As loneliness. The words dementia' and sufferer' seem inseparable, and we feel that suffering is the very essence Creating such magical moments is the very essence of good dementia care. of dementia. Yet some people with dementia are living fulfilling lives with regular people progress through theirdementia and deeply meaningful moments of pleasure and happiness. Even just a fewyears ago sucha possibility seemed unimaginable. Todayourunderstanding stage this involves the round the clock ofthe condition is verydifferentfrom the presence ofothers. Goodsocial support howeverabolish the suffering thatcomes dementia stereotype that still prevails. THE END OF SUFFERING? so the nature and frequency of support Who of us can honestly say we don't changes. While part-time support suffer ? Suffering isas much part of life may suffice in the early stage, at some as happiness. The truthisthat we cannot abolish the suffering that is life. We can iseasyto define butharder to achieve- it frominadequate care. Andinacivilised is simply where people with dementia society we simply must. feel safe and loved IT STARTS WITH GOOD DESIGN Yes we are different!-Come and see Good dementia care starts with a for yourself. We'll put the kettle on. MAGICAL MOMENTS homely environment which is easy to understand and navigate. This helps A curious thing happens when we live people to use spaces as independently as possible. Good dementia design is still future. This is where themagic happens evolving and the Dementia Centre at Stirling University does great work creativity, a moment of pleasure, a in documenting best practice in dementia design. Our own experiences meaning. We are all different and for Peter de Groota a principal at Dementia Care Devon which operates the Contage and Lodge the moment. Confusion drops away at ose Lodgn, two and we forget about the past and the communties for people TOP 20 ing with Dementia -a moment of clarity, a moment of CA HO dsdc moment of happiness, a moment of Gold Award Rose Lodge, 2 Isca Road. Exmouth, Devon EXB 2EZ CareQuality Outstanding Commission 01395 227071 + www.roselodgecarehome.co.uk 2016 Blog & dementia info: www.dementiacaredevon.co.uk