A series of projects aims to raise awareness of how to support people with living with dementia.
The aim is to make east Belfast one of the most dementia-friendly places in Northern Ireland.Residents with dementia from supported accommodation in the area, for instance, have their artwork displayed in Holywood Arches library.Linda Thompson - who worked as a nurse for over 40 years - is one of the artists."That was my job, and during that time I did some midwifery and I was out with midwives up the Springfield Road during the Troubles.
"More than 2,000 people have had dementia-awareness training, and there are more than 200 organisations and businesses that have got involved in our work," Mr Quinn said. "It's really promoting the idea that sometimes people just need a little more time or a little bit of assistance in order to take part fully in their communities."The organisation also produces a monthly "what's on" guide to dementia-friendly events and classes - with cafes, cinemas, restaurants, shops and businesses in east Belfast all involved.
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