• Question: do you believe dementia awareness training I s effective?

    Asked by anon-237371 to Peter, Mhairi, Madeleine, Catherine, Andrew on 13 Mar 2020.
    • Photo: Catherine Talbot

      Catherine Talbot answered on 13 Mar 2020:

      In my experience, it’s great that companies are becoming more aware of dementia! However, there’s more to be done as it’s not enough to just be aware of something. Instead, employees need to know how to interact with a person with dementia and companies need to become more dementia-friendly.

    • Photo: Mhairi Bowe

      Mhairi Bowe answered on 14 Mar 2020:

      Yes, and I think it is important given that it could affect us or our loved ones. The disease progression is heart-breaking. Psychologists have done lots of great work around memory cues and connection (music, places, sharing stories, smells and personal items) which can lead to positive outcomes.

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