Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia: A Guide for Library Services

Libraries have enormous potential to support people with dementia and their carers, and demand for dementia-friendly library services is only likely to increase. Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia provides an understanding of the different ways in which library customers may be affected by dementia and suggests ways in which libraries can better support them through customer service, design, resources, reading interventions, online provision, and other activities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Facet Publishing

Libraries hold immense potential in supporting individuals living with dementia and their caretakers, and the demand for dementia-friendly library services is anticipated to rise in the future as the prevalence of dementia increases and there is a greater emphasis on community-based care. While creating a dementia-friendly library may initially seem daunting, implementing small changes can have a significant impact.

Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia: A Guide for Effective Development, Promotion, and Evaluation of Services is a valuable resource that provides insights into how libraries can effectively cater to the needs of people with dementia and their caretakers. It explores the various ways in which dementia can affect library customers and highlights the importance of maintaining their active participation in their communities. The book then offers practical strategies for libraries to enhance their support, including customer service approaches, design considerations, resource provision, reading interventions, online services, and a range of other activities that foster positive and inclusive attitudes towards individuals living with dementia among library staff, customers, and communities at large.

By embracing these approaches, libraries can play a vital role in improving the quality of life for people with dementia and their caretakers, fostering social inclusion, and promoting lifelong learning. As the global population continues to age, the demand for dementia-friendly services is expected to grow, and libraries can position themselves as leaders in this field by proactively

Libraries have enormous potential to support people with dementia and their carers, and demand for dementia-friendly library services is only likely to increase in the future as the numbers of people affected by dementia rise and there is greater emphasis on community-based care. Taking action to create a dementia-friendly library can initially feel like a massive undertaking,but small changes can make a big difference. Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia describes how to effectively develop,promote and evaluate services for people with dementia. It provides readers with an understanding of the different ways in which library customers may be affected by dementia,and an appreciation of some of the ways they can continue to contribute positively to their communities. It then suggests ways in which libraries can better support people with dementia and their carers through approaches to customer service,design,resources,reading interventions,online provision and a range of other activities that promote more positive and inclusive attitudes towards people living with dementia amongst library staff,customers and communities more widely.
Libraries hold immense potential in supporting individuals living with dementia and their caretakers, and the demand for dementia-friendly library services is anticipated to rise in the future as the prevalence of dementia increases and there is a greater emphasis on community-based care. While creating a dementia-friendly library may initially seem daunting, implementing small changes can have a significant impact.

Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia: A Guide for Effective Development, Promotion, and Evaluation of Services is a valuable resource that provides insights into how libraries can effectively cater to the needs of people with dementia and their caretakers. It explores the various ways in which dementia can affect library customers and highlights the importance of maintaining their active participation in their communities. The book then offers practical strategies for libraries to enhance their support, including customer service approaches, design considerations, resource provision, reading interventions, online services, and a range of other activities that foster positive and inclusive attitudes towards individuals living with dementia among library staff, customers, and communities at large.

By embracing these approaches, libraries can play a vital role
role in improving the quality of life for people with dementia and their caretakers, fostering social inclusion, and promoting lifelong learning. As the global population continues to age, the demand for dementia-friendly services is expected to grow, and libraries can position themselves as leaders in this field by

Dimension: 238 x 159 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783305988