Dementia Supportive Communities network event in Brecon
On November 26th, HayDay Chair Trish Richardson was facilitator for the networking day on behalf of Brecon and Hay Dementia Supportive Community and Ageing Well in Wales. Trish explained the concept behind dementia friendly communities (interchangeable with dementia supportive communities), emphasising that "it is about enabling people with a dementia, working with them as opposed to doing for them."
The aim of the event was "to build and develop Dementia Supportive Communities across Powys by:
Sharing examples of practical ways to support people with a dementia.
Identifying best practice and sources of information.
Exploring ways of working together in the future
One of the highlights of the day was the performance from Re-Live Theatre Company from Cardiff working alongside people with a dementia and those affected. For a more detailed report see http://powysmentalhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/re-live-theatre-dementia-supportive.html
