Generations Working Together: National Conference

Dementia Friendly Communities & Intergenerational Working

8th March, 2017

Richard Leckerman Ellie Donnelly

Video:Young Volunteers

in Lewis and Harris

Examples of Established Intergenerational Working

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES – Video

Spending time with people with dementia in meaningful, enjoyable activities

ceilidhs, art projects, crafts, dancing shows taking part in Community Activities

Walking Group, Lunches, Singing Groups and Concerts chatting, singing and playing instruments

Fundraising to support community activities Youth and Philanthropy Initiative - 7 school groups between Nicolson

Institute and Sir E Scott presented for YPI charity fundingNicolson Institute Interact (Rotary) club – hospital garden project

West Highland Way Walk and Beetle Drive

Attending and supporting fundraising events Soup and Pud Lunches , Supermarket Bag Packs,

Coffee Mornings, Memory Walks, Dementia Dips(sea).

Undertaking Co-ordination of further Dementia Friends information sessions

in schools

Ongoing interest and commitmentto engagement with volunteering and fundraising

opportunities

KEY POINTS

Benefits of Intergenerational approach to Dementia Friendly Communities

everyone has a valuable part to play to support their community

Benefit of young volunteers in the care environment and the community

to people with dementia, formal and informal carers and experienced volunteers and staff.

Developmental and personal benefits for young volunteers

LEARNING

Mutual and supportive exchange and development of knowledge and skills

Everyone needs to feel listened to for their lives and experiences to be valued, and acknowledged as individuals

Development of young volunteers’ skills and confidence around; dementia, empathy, communication, art/IT activities, project development,

group governance and social responsibility.

Dementia friendly communities develop through knowledge and understanding of living well with dementia, and its challenges,

requiring supportive relationships to maintain community connectionsand reduce isolation.

S2 PUPILS NICHOLSON INSTITUTE SCHOOL STORNOWAY- FUNDRAISER

LEWIS YOUTH COUNCIL - FUNDRAISER

YPI – NICHOLSON SCHOOL STORNOWAYFUNDS AWARD

ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND VOLUNTEERSINTERGENERATIONAL WORKING IN ACTION

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