# Dementia-Friendly Communities This Dementia Management Program Involves the Whole Community By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dementia-management References: [westernwheel](http://www.westernwheel.com/article/Town-to-become-dementiafriendly-20151111) Studies suggest there are more than 40,000 people in Alberta living with dementia, so the Tudor Manor in Okotoks, Alberta has now applied for funding from the provincial government for a community-wide dementia management solution. While Tudor Manor already houses 26 [residents with dementia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-care), new training for the entire community is set to make it a safe place for all at risk. The plan is to make it possible for elderly citizens to continue to live at home, amongst a community that is sensitized to people living with dementia. In order to make this feasible as a community-wide project, the vision is to have certain people like librarians, bank tellers, grocery store clerks and more trained to aid members of the community who need assistance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dementia Management Training:** Opportunity to develop training programs that educate community members on how to assist individuals with dementia. - **Community Sensitization:** Opportunity to create initiatives that raise awareness and promote inclusivity for those living with dementia within the community. - **Home-based Dementia Care:** Opportunity to develop services and technologies that support individuals with dementia to live independently in their own homes. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can develop specialized training programs and services for dementia care. - **Education:** The education industry can provide resources and training programs to raise awareness and educate the community about dementia. - **Technology:** The technology industry can create innovative solutions and assistive technologies to support individuals with dementia in their daily lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walk-for-alzheimers.md) - [2SLGBTQI Demetia Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-us-remain.md) - [Dementia Assistive Care Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-care-center.md) - [Retailer Dementia Support Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boots-dementia-action-week.md) - [Healthcare-Focused Shared Decision-Making Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alzheimers-disease-care.md) - [Cognitive Health Management Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-program.md) - [Dementia Diagnosis-Focused Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dementia-diagnosis.md) - [Memory-Stimulating Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-bar-boxes.md) - [AI Alzheimer's Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alzheimers-intelligence.md)