Developing Knowledge Mobilization Strategies to create Dementia-inclusive Spaces for Community Access, Participation, and Engagement (DemSCAPE)

Multiple municipalities in Metro Vancouver have committed to making their communities dementia- friendly. This includes ensuring that streets and outdoor spaces in the communities are easy to access and help people living with dementia be out and about and perform activities outside their homes. To help municipalities achieve their vision of dementia-friendly streets and outdoor spaces, the proposed study aims to create education and training tools and resources for municipal planners, as well as members of community-based organizations. These resources will help professionals and staff 1) become informed about the influence of neighbourhood built environmental features on the ability of people living with dementia to independently and safely move around and be part of the community, and 2) learn how to apply this knowledge to make streets in their communities dementia-friendly. The activities planned for this study include: 1) conducting screenings and group discussions for a short video and photo exhibit on the importance of streets and outdoor spaces for people living with dementia,

Faculty Supervisor:

Habib Chaudhury

Student:

Partner:

Alzheimer Society of BC

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program: