Intercultural Support

This database contains information of potential interest to people with dementia and their supporters (e.g. family, friends and informal carers) from minority ethnic groups, as well as to professional carers, policy makers and all involved in designing, developing and providing intercultural care and support for people with dementia.

The identification and sharing of tried and tested initiatives and materials should hopefully provide ideas and a solid basis for the development or improvement of such services and support in Europe, adapting them where necessary, and at the same time help avoid the duplication of efforts. This database is an ongoing repository of information and we would be pleased to hear from you about other initiatives and relevant materials in Europe. 

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"Your questions answered - a film about dementia (Somali)"

As we get older it’s natural to become more forgetful. However in some cases this may become more noticeable. Accompanied by other changes in mood and behaviour, this could indicate that a person has a condition called dementia. We know that this can be a confusing time for friends, family and the person affected, which is why the Bristol Dementia...

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Bengali - Prabhakant and Kanta Patel - dementia

YouTube video clip about Chanchalben Patel who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1997. Prabhakant, her son, and his wife became her sole carers. Some family members felt ashamed and would not acknowledge that she was sick. After she died the couple were ostracised by their community for being so open about the diagnosis. She died in 2004

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BME Dementia Care - EachStep Blackburn and One Voice, leading South Asian Community group

EachStep Blackburn is a pioneering £5m dementia care service that provides specialist respite, residential, nursing and end of life care. Community Integrated Care has strived to ensure that our home is inclusive of the entire local community. We've formed a thriving partnership with the leading South Asian community group, One Voice. This has seen...

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Acknowledgement
Alzheimer Europe's database on intercultural initiatives was developed as part of the 2018 Work Plan which received funding under an operating grant from the European Union’s Health Programme (2014–2020).
Alzheimer Europe also gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by Robert Bosch Stiftung.
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