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Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Ontario Part 1: Understanding the Link Between Age-Friendly and
Dementia-Friendly Communities
May 14, 2018
Presenters:
• Felicia White, Manager of Program & Volunteer Development Alzheimer Society of Ontario
• Susan Oster, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex
Funded by the
Government of
Ontario
Understanding the Link between Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly Communities in Ontario
Felicia White, Manager of Program & Volunteer Development Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Susan Oster, Public Education Coordinator Alzheimer Society London & Middlesex
May 17 2018
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CONFUSION
Let’s work together to understand:
• The Dementia Friendly movement and why we need to ACT NOW
• The link between Age Friendly and Dementia Friendly: complementary initiatives
• The role each of us can play in reaching collective goals and building INCLUSIVE communities
Dementia in Ontario
• Over 230,000 people are living with dementia in Ontario today.
• That number is expected to reach 255,000 by 2020.
• People living with dementia have the right to live in
their community and remain contributing members of society.
(Hopkins, R. (2010). Dementia projections for the counties, regional municipalities and census divisions of Ontario. PCCC Mental Health Services. Kingston, ON.)
Dementia Friendly Communities
Alzheimer Society of Cornwall,2016
What is a Dementia Friendly Community?
A Dementia
Friendly
Community
Understands
Includes
Encourages Assists
Values
Alzheimer Society of Waterloo,2016
Meaningful Inclusion
Lakehead University, Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program and brainXchange, 2015
Working Toward An Ideal Dementia
Friendly Community
People living with
dementia are leaders &
remain active in the
community
Informed & Supportive
Public
The community is accessible for
people regardless of
ability
ONE Unified vision and access to
centralized resources
and support
Dementia Friendly Communities Ontario Collaborative Group
• Ontario Dementia Advisory Group • Local Societies across Ontario • Alzheimer Society of Ontario • Centre for Education and Research on Aging and
Health • Murray Alzheimer Research and Education
Program • Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute
for Aging
Building a Collective • DFCO Provincial Community of Interest • Working groups Comprised of people living with dementia, care partners and various sectors across Ontario:
GOAL: Build a framework for Action & Sustainability
Health and Medical
Research
Arts and Recreation
Transportation
Education
Faith communities
Government
Civic Participation
Housing
Social services
What DFC looks like today
• Provincial development and implementation collective (multi-sector)
• Community based lived experience advisory groups
• Local Alzheimer Society training opportunities
• Volunteer and partnership opportunities
• Online hub: www.dementiafriendlyontario.ca
• Thousands of active supporters
Age Friendly Communities
A community where policies, services and physical spaces are designed to enable people of all ages to live in a secure and accessible physical and social environment.
AFCs contribute to good health and allow people to continue to participate fully in society throughout their lifetime.
Common Goals and Principles
Overlapping Core
Characteristics, Goals & Vision
Value Of Persons' Lived
Experience, Wisdom, and Contributions
Broad Coalition of Stakeholders
Engaged
Global Reach & International
Support
Emphasizing Inclusion and Accessibility
Mechanisms of Promotion & Mentorship
Opportunities
Importance of Physical
Environment
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan,2017
Strengths and Evidence- based
Age-friendly Domains
Dementia Friendly Sectors
Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Environmental design and urban planning
Municipalities
Transportation
Transportation: public and private
Housing
Housing: public, retirement homes. long term care,
independent living, assisted living
Social Participation
Recreation
Libraries
Legal and Advance Planning Services
Banks and Financial Services
Businesses
Neighbors and Community Members
Communities of Faith
Respect and Social Inclusion
People living with dementia play an active role in DFC development and
implementation. People living with dementia are provided with the support to
determine their role in the community and contribute to community life in a way that
they choose.
Civic Participation and Employment
Workplace
Businesses
Communication and Information
This is woven into each sector as dementia friendly communication strategies.
Community and Health Services
Support and inclusion throughout the Continuum
Memory changes Supports and Services
Emergency Planning and First Response
Shifting Perspectives
STIGMA SHIFT Understanding
Susan Oster
Public Education Coordinator
Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex
ASLM involvement in AFC
• Engaged in development of City’s first 3-year action plan (2013-2016)
• Originally one staff member on one working group (Respect and Social Inclusion)
ASLM involvement in AFC
• By 2016, three staff members on three working groups (Respect and Social Inclusion*, Social Participation and Community Support and Health Services; from 2018 - Communication and Information) *until 2017
• Public Education Coordinator sat on sub-working group for Age Friendly Business (checklist and resource guide)
ASLM involvement in AFC
• ASLM staff involvement in review of 2013-2016 Action Plan and development of 2017-2020 Action Plan
• Opportunities to offer “dementia-friendly” lens to the working groups
ASLM involvement in AFC
• Society’s post-graduate gerontology student capstone research linked to Transportation working group’s action plan strategies (driving retirement – driving and dementia)
Our Philosophy
• “Communities new to both initiatives should
attempt to integrate the two from the outset.”
– Better Together: A Comparative Analysis of Age-
Friendly and Dementia Friendly Communities – AARP
report, 2016
Our Philosophy
• In London, we have collaborative and supportive
relationships with many community partners and
older adults who are already engaged in AFC –
the very same people we can work with to
support DFC
The Benefits of Having the Alzheimer
Society Involved in Age Friendly
Communities
• More diverse perspectives on respect & social inclusion – Enriches discussion on ageism and how to address it
– Alzheimer Society has great examples of intergenerational programming
• Better recommendations for improving the built environment – Age Friendly Businesses
• Physical accessibility, audio & visual environment, & customer service
– Transportation • Driving cessation, training for transit operators
The Benefits of Having the Alzheimer
Society Involved in Age Friendly
Communities
• More inclusive social & recreation opportunities
– Dementia-Friendliness training for staff at Seniors’ Centres
– Identifying assistive devices that enhance inclusion
– Alzheimer Society has best practices for providing
inclusive recreation that other senior-serving organizations
can learn from
The Benefits of Having the Alzheimer
Society Involved in Age Friendly
Communities
• Improved Community Safety
– Dementia-Awareness training for first responders such as
Police, EMS, Fire
• Better supports for caregivers
– Alzheimer Society brings rich knowledge and experience
supporting caregivers at all stages of their journey
Making Your Community Dementia Friendly
What can you do today?
• Connect with your local Alzheimer Society for
education and partnership opportunities
• Get involved in the provincial community of interest
• Assess your current AFC and Accessibility standards/plans/charters: are dementia friendly principles considered? Are people living with dementia included?
We can Build upon our existing work to build communities that are inclusive of everyone of all abilities
Clarity
Complementary NOT Competitive
DFC contributes to AFC
Strength’s based Inclusion focused
Discussion
Join us on May 31st
Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Ontario Part 2: Understanding the link between Age-
Friendly and Compassionate Communities
Registration Link:
https://cc.callinfo.com/r/1tly4pqwjzzji&eom
Additional Resources
• Dementia Friendly Communities: www.dementiafriendlyontario.ca
• AFC Ontario Website – For how-to summaries, additional resources and information on past and future webinar opportunities
– www.agefriendlyontario.ca
– www.collectivitesamiesdesainesontario.ca
• Provincial AFC distribution list
– http://bit.ly/1N7v8rw
Contact Information
Presenters
• Felicia White – [email protected]
• Susan Oster – [email protected]
• Sarah Webster, Ontario AFC Knowledge Broker