In a dementia-friendly community, people with dementia are treated with understanding, respect and patience by businesses, police, doctors, bus drivers, waitstaff, etc. It can also be one where the built environment is easier to navigate and understand, with the goal of allowing people with dementia to live as independently as possible, to continue to be a part of their communities and social networks, and to receive support where necessary.
This month, downtown design specialist Joe Lawniczak offers two articles on this important topic.
