Development and expansion of engagement and empowerment groups of people living with dementia to contribute to influential engagement and empowerment work in the communities of Hamilton, Haldimand, Halton, and Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario.
Who could benefit from reading this?
Review the Before you begin section for foundational knowledge that will be helpful for any dementia community initiative.
Key information
Who is this project for? This project is for people living with dementia, facilitators and partners in Ontario communities: Hamilton, Haldimand, Halton, and Six Nations of the Grand River.
Project Lead: Hamilton Council on Aging (HCoA)
Project partners: Alzheimer Society – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton, Halton; Six Nations of the Grand River Health Services, GERAS Centre for Aging Research, McMaster Gilbrea Centre for Studies on Aging, Dementia Friends in Our Community Hamilton, Memory Inclusive Communities Everywhere Haldimand
Project status: complete, 2023-2025
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Project story
Background:
This project will build upon the previously funded DCI project, Empowering Dementia-Friendly Communities Hamilton, Haldimand, which enabled people living with dementia to actively participate in influential community engagement and empowerment efforts. Through the creation of the Dementia Empowerment Network (DEN), this project aims to further enhance and broaden engagement and empowerment initiatives across Hamilton, Haldimand, Halton, and Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. The project will establish a regional network comprising individuals with dementia, facilitators, and stakeholders to create a sustainability action plan and a guide for establishing engagement and empowerment groups in other communities. The outcomes and efficacy of these groups will be evaluated and key insights will be disseminated.
Impact
Insights
Production of this project has been made possible through funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the view of the Public Health Agency of Canada.