McCallister Backs Dementia Friendly Communities Programme

people with dementia.

Mr McCallister has praised Alzheimer’s Society’sxa0five year strategyxa0which includes a key ambition to work with people affected by dementia and key partners to define and develop dementia friendly communities.

He said: xa0“Here in South Down we have a large ageing population and I would like to see a dementia friendly community – one that is more inclusive of people with dementia, and improve their ability to remainxa0independentxa0and have choice and control over their lives.

“A great deal of work has already been done, and it is acknowledged that realising dementia friendly communities will take a number of years.”

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NI21 deputy leader and South Down MLA John McCallister supports dementia friendly communities.
NI21 deputy leader and South Down MLA John McCallister supports dementia friendly communities.

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