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Heathcote Dementia Friendly Village 2018 LASA Tri-State Conference 5 February 2018
Heathcote Dementia Friendly Village
2018 LASA Tri-State Conference
5 February 2018
Concept Core Elements
The Heathcote Dementia Village Proposal comprises three core elements.
1. Development of a dementia village facility and associated research and educational/training facilities in Heathcote, Victoria.
2. Development of Heathcote as a dementia friendly township, incorporating the use of dementia enabling environment principles.
3. Development of green care infrastructure and associated activities for people with dementia at various sites throughout the Loddon Campaspe Region of Victoria.
Initial Concept Plan
AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH
Model of Care
Staffing Model
Building and Environmental Design
Financing Model
Technology & Equipment
Supply Chain
Impact Research
Workforce Development and Training
In-reach, Out-reach and Integration
Whole of Service System
Whole of Community
Artists Impressions
KEY POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
Ongoing, Collaborative and Translational Research
• Onsite research capacity
Ongoing Workforce Development
• Onsite workforce trials and teaching and training capacity
Layered Approach
• “A Village within a Township within a Region”
Economic Stimulus
• Driver for rural economies to improve social determinants of health
Scalability and Replicability for Local Solutions
• Model development and designs for communities of different sizes and locations
Advocacy and Influence
• Driver for equity of access to quality care for people with dementia and their carers
COMMUNITY GAMES
Created an environment for good things to happen spontaneously
Got the community excited! Developed a ‘we can do it’ attitude
Introducing Dementia Awareness using a community event as the vehicle
Gain trust – Build relationships Empower Community Leaders
Develop a shared cultureBuild solid foundations
Heathcote
A CARING COMMUNITY
Create
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
• Identify Champions• Form a steering group (key stakeholders)• Create an advisory group with people with dementia, alongside others such
as carers and family members of people with dementia, business owners, community groups, and schools
• Research and learn from existing Dementia Friendly Communities• Build on existing partnerships i.e. local councils, health organisations,
business organisations• Continue to be involved and work closely with the Heathcote Dementia
Village Steering Group • Create a ‘community owned and led’ not for profit organisation to spearhead
a Heathcote Dementia Alliance • Develop an action plan • Use the Heathcote Community Capacity Builders – a local trusted and proven
network – as advocates to promote an awareness and education program
PROGRESS TO DATE
An Informed and Engaged Community
Established Relationships and Support from Key Stakeholders
Research Partnerships Formed
Pilot Projects Conducted or In Progress
Profile Established
Proof of Concept Feasibility Study Process Underway
