Summary
A review of the literature has identified five types of interventions designed to support resilience (coping with adversity) in people with dementia, which comprise:
- Dementia Advisors.
- Peer Support Network Services.
- Visual Arts Enrichment Activities (VAEA).
- Memory Makers.
- Early-Stage and Beyond Community Activities (ESBCA).
Limitations to current understanding, and suggestions for further research, are outlined.
Reference
Whelan, S. Teahan, Á. [and] Casey, D. (2020). Fostering the resilience of people with dementia: a narrative literature review. Frontiers in Medicine. February 25th 2020; Vol.7: 45.
