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Defining Dementia-Friendly Communities From The Perspective Of Those Affected, Iris Alexandra Wernher
Defining Dementia-Friendly Communities From The Perspective Of Those Affected, Iris Alexandra Wernher
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More and more communities across the globe are pledging to become more "dementia friendly," yet many initiatives lack direction as to what this pledge might entail. The intent of this qualitative study, conducted in the metropolitan area of Portland and several other cities in Oregon, was to better understand how communities can increase their dementia friendliness – from the perspective of people living with dementia and their care partners. The study further aimed to clarify if and how age- and dementia-friendly efforts can be integrated.
Twenty-five community-dwelling individuals living with dementia and their 25 informal carers participated separately in semi-structured …
Developing Agrihoods: The Context For Petersburg, Brandon L. Archer
Developing Agrihoods: The Context For Petersburg, Brandon L. Archer
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects
Petersburg has an extensive history of navigating through challenging times. From its inception, African Americans have played an important role in the development of the city, and today that spirit is still present. As evidenced by an extensive network of community support and stakeholders, the Petersburg Youth Farm has matured into a resource for not just the residents of the neighborhood but of the city as a whole. By incorporating some innovative planning techniques and building a housing development truly dedicated to community needs, we can improve lived experiences in the city.
By adopting the recommendations set forth in this …