Our third conversation turns to the most important voices in dementia education: those with lived experience of a diagnosis. There is a growing movement of advocacy in the world of dementia, filled with valuable insights, curiosity, and creativity.
Meet three advocates from the National Council of Dementia Minds, who speak to us about the role of faith in their lives, and what church services can really feel like – from those who know.
Step 1: Getting Curious
Watch the following video from DEEP, a British advocacy group (4 minutes)
Step 2: Pause & Reflect
Was this the kind of film you were expecting to watch? What made you most curious?
Are you surprised to learn there is a growing movement of vocal advocates living with dementia?
Step 3: See what we discover when we meet with three advocates living well with dementia (38 minutes)
Step 4: One Small Seed Reflection
This series encourages you to choose ‘one small seed’ of knowledge moving forward in your journey towards becoming dementia-enabling.
Based on this conversation, what might be one small, sensory-related change you could make to an environment to make it more inclusive?
Looking to Dig Deeper on this Topic?
National Council of Dementia Minds
Dementia Diaries
Dementia from Diverse Perspectives
Information provided in this series is for educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of a health care professional, or to substitute for medical care. Contact a health care professional if you have questions regarding your care.