DemACE (UK)
Chinese/Cantonese/Mandarin Chinese
Title/name of initiative:
The Dementia Alliance for Culture and Ethnicity (DemACE)
Type of initiative:
Website containing a wide range of documents and video links
Country:
United Kingdom
Details/description:
The Dementia Alliance for Culture and Ethnicity (DACE) is an alliance of groups currently providing information and support to people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in the UK. DACE aims to promote improved understanding of dementia in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and improved services and support for all those living with dementia and their carers and families. Their "Call to Action" demands increased investment and resources for grassroots organisations such as faith and community groups, which are described as containing largely untapped potential. See https://www.demace.com/video-resources
Of interest to people with dementia:
Video: "Older people from BME communities in Bristol talk about their experiences of dementia" (produced in collaboration with Bristol Aging Better; Bristol and Avon Chinese Women's Group; Bristol City Council; UWE Bristol): https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=505&v=FWuRjrdlxAI
Video: "Tea House Reminiscence, Dementia Champions Project and Chinese Wellbeing" (developed by Liverpool DAA BAME Dementia Champions Project and Chinese Wellbeing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=118&v=6vnowmm52Nk
Video: "Dementia Champions Project and Chinese Wellbeing"(produced by Chinese Wellbeing in collaboration with Mersey Care NHs Trust): https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=95BxeJW4mHc
Video: "Your questions answered - a film about dementia (Cantonese). (Developed by Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=56&v=vT8TJYRqxAY
Which ethnic group(s) are covered?
Chinese and Minority Ethnic communities in the UK
Which languages are covered?
English and a range of other languages (i.e. through the links to a wide range of documents and video clips)
What is the target audience of the initiative:
It is stated on the website that the aim is to provide information and support to people with dementia and carers from BAME communities. A lot of information would probably also be valuable to healthcare professionals and service providers.
Duration:
Open ended
Where or from whom to obtain more information:
David Truswell, Chair, Dementia Alliance for Culture and Ethnicity, Email: admin@demace.com
Last Updated: Tuesday 16 July 2019