Why does the scheme propose to treat people with dementia differently?
The intention is to design the scheme and its facilities to be as ‘dementia friendly’ as possible. Good practice and research shows that some people with advanced dementias need accommodation with particular design features if they are to live a good quality of life. In many schemes those with advanced forms of dementia, who can sometimes be disruptive to other residents, would be moved to a nursing home. In the Abundant Life model, the intention is to continue to provide options for accommodation and care within the scheme. This is described at the end of the answer to Q15.
The overall intention for this community is to encourage independence, activity and social engagement. We also want it to be an inclusive community and one where residents feel confident that they do, indeed, have a ’home for life’. That should include residents who develop dementia. Dementia is not a ‘normal’ condition – about 20% of people over the age of 80 will develop it for example. The intention is to design the scheme and its facilities to be as ‘dementia friendly’ as possible. Good practice and research shows that some people with advanced dementias need accommodation with particular design features if they are to live a good quality of life. In many schemes those with advanced forms of dementia, who can sometimes be disruptive to other residents, would be moved to a nursing home. In the Abundant Life model, the intention is to continue to provide options for accommodation and care within the scheme. This is described at the end of the answer to Q15.
