Living well with dementia: What is possible and how to promote it
Catherine Quinn, James Pickett, Rachael Litherland, Robin G. Morris, Anthony Martyr, Linda Clare, On behalf of the IDEAL Programme Team
Abstract
Key points The focus on living well with dementia encourages a more positive and empowering approach The right support can improve the experience of living with dementia An holistic approach to assessing the needs of people with dementia and identifying the factors that impact on their well‐being is essential Enabling people to live better requires a broad approach that encompasses both health and social systems and the wider community
Topics & Concepts
DementiaFocus (optics)GerontologyPsychologyWell-beingMedicinePsychotherapistPhysicsDiseasePathologyOpticsDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchHealth disparities and outcomesGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes