INCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOODS TO SUPPORT OUTDOOR MOBILITY AND PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
2024
Inclusive Neighborhoods for People with Dementia
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Chaudhury Habib Chair, Charness Neil
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How does dementia shape outdoor mobility and participation in community spaces?
Conclusion
Creating supportive neighborhoods can enhance mobility and social participation for people living with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Understanding how dementia affects outdoor mobility is crucial for community planning.
- Evidence-based resources were developed to assist in creating dementia-friendly spaces.
Takeaway
This study looks at how neighborhoods can be made better for people with dementia so they can move around and join in activities more easily.
Methodology
Multi-site, mixed-methods study involving qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Limitations
Limited empirical evidence and resources in current research.
Participant Demographics
Participants included people living with dementia and their care partners in British Columbia.
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