Abstract
The development of active co-existence has the potential to act as a holistic model of care for individuals living with dementia, which is cost effective and inclusive. The objectives of this study are to determine if, how and why active co-existence is a superior mode of care, to inform public policy and global development. This research highlights the importance of community cohesion; socialisation as a whole and the environment in a dementia care setting in order to inform wider theoretical social determinations of health and wellness. More precisely, the findings contribute to the academic fields on wellness, social identity and self-determination, adding to these domains by highlighting their relation to dementia care. These findings were achieved by deploying mixed research methods. Case studies were carried out, which were then analysed thematically and statistically. This highlighted that active co-existence, as an approach to dementia care, promotes inclusion and improves quality of life. It did not however establish its global scale. The research concludes that active coexistence can be seen as a holistic care model that is cost-effective, challenging stigmatisation and exclusion through engaging communities to foster wellness for people with dementia as a proactive health policy and practice. Further work could be carried out to determine its effectiveness in worldwide policy reform.
Presenters
Sarah GreenDirector, Consultancy and Research , Dr Sarah Green Consultancy and Research , United Kingdom
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Presentation Type
Theme
Public Health Policies and Practices
KEYWORDS
Community Health; Exclusion; Public Policy; Public Health
