Crafting Dementia Friendly Communities
Presenter: Farhad Farhangdar, British Columbia, Canada
Unlock the power of participatory art and recreation to build dementia-friendly communities. This presentation highlighted proven strategies for reducing isolation, fostering inclusion, and empowering everyone involved, including those living with dementia and their care partners. Discover how asset based, grassroots, multi-generational collaboration restores residents' agency, sparks joy, and strengthens collective leadership and resilience, benefiting individuals and society alike.