Awareness Builds Connection in Dementia-Friendly Communities (ABCD): Guides

Informed by research and the experiences of the ABCD pilot communities, these guides have been developed to support rural communities looking to improve the lives of those living with dementia by becoming more dementia-friendly. Understanding that each community is unique with its strengths and perspectives, this guide is meant to be flexible and adaptable based on community needs and resources available. Click on the buttons below to download the step-by-step guides.

A critical factor of ageing in place is having a community that enables older people to do what they have reason to value. According to the World Health Organization’s Global Age-friendly Cities:” A Guide; communities that are age-friendly encourage active ageing by improving opportunities for health, participation, and security, ultimately helping to enhance quality of life as people age.” In practical terms, an age-friendly community adapts its structures and services to be accessible and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities.

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