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- Public place facilities (e.g. libraries or museums for people living with dementia)
"Regardless of the symptoms that the person experiences at any time, first of all he is always a person "
The DemenTalent Project aims to enhance the resources and talents of people living with dementia, inviting them to make them useful to society.
This is especially important for the emotional life of patients and their families.
The first Italian experience of this kind began in 2019 on the Pinerolo territory (near Turin). The project was born from the collaboration between Diaconia Valdese, CISS[1] and ASLTO3, Psychology Service.
This is especially important for the emotional life of patients and their families.
The first Italian experience of this kind began in 2019 on the Pinerolo territory (near Turin). The project was born from the collaboration between Diaconia Valdese, CISS[1] and ASLTO3, Psychology Service.
 | And you, what do you do to enhance talents of people living with dementia? Discuss it with the community members |
[1] Diaconia Valdese and CISS are associated partner of MYH4D project
"Regardless of the symptoms that the person experiences at any time, first of all he is always a person "
The DemenTalent Project aims to enhance the resources and talents of people with dementia, inviting them to make them useful to society and develop them, supported by experts in the field. This is especially important for the emotional life of patients and their families. From a pioneering experience in the Netherlands since 2013, the first Italian experience of this kind began in 2019 on the Pinerolo territory (near Turin). The project was born from the collaboration between Diaconia Valdese, CISS[1] and ASLTO3, Psychology Service.
The underlying philosophy is to put the person at the center of all activities, focusing on strengths (or talents) and abilities. Individualized experiences are designed with the help of local realities (commercial activities, cultural associations, public bodies, etc.) in which people with dementia are inserted, in line with their interests and into a healthy environment.
Let's think about how much in everyday life we are at the mercy of a routine that often keeps us away from our pleasures and activities that make us feel good. With this project it is possible for people living with dementia to find this dimension and rediscover forgotten interests or engage in new experiences. Let’s take for example Mr. Luigi: he studied at the art academy, but he had to reduce creativity to devote himself to an administrative job. Included in this project, finally, he was able to restart wood carving with a local artist, successfully participating in the local craft exhibition.
This type of person-focused approach allows people living with dementia to have a greater voice, making them active parts and a resource for society.
References
Diaconia Valdese and CISS are associated partner of MYH4D project
Diaconia Valdese and CISS are associated partner of MYH4D project
[1] Diaconia Valdese and CISS are associated partner of MYH4D project
| And you, what do you do to enhance talents of people living with dementia? Discuss it with the community members |
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