"Yes this is a real issue, the outdoor environment needs to be cognitively useable and accesible, this includes thinking about signage but also how the environment is structured and paced. For example timings of many road crossings in York are…"
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"Great to see the issue of signage and design of the outdoor environment being raised - and it sounds like the review is a very timely opportunity. Stirling University have done some great work in this area and I'm sure they could offer…"
Stephen Wey commented on Philly Hare's blog post slow down!"Hi Bob. In terms of the mobility needs of people with dementia it is important for people to be able to pace themselves and have plenty of rest places. It would also be useful though for people to be able to make use of places to pause to…"
Bob Sydes commented on Philly Hare's blog post slow down!"Not sure about a slow down day but peaceful places for reflection and social contact is a great idea. I am currently involved in preparing a streets and spaces design manual for York which contains analysis of how our streets and spaces are…"
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Tourism and dementia
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 14:22 0 Comments 0 Likes
And some ideas from the report as to how to engage the tourism industry in York and capture its benefits. ..
• York has a range of people who provide guided tours and way-finding
services for tourists. Their services can also assist people with dementia and it may be simple to improve their understanding of what people with dementia might need. A link with Torbay Dementia Action Alliance would be useful.
• Existing websites promoting hotels, B+Bs, restaurants and shops…
slow down!
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 14:19 4 Comments 2 Likes
Another idea to come out of the York report: an annual ‘Slow-down Day’ (perhaps as part of the over-50s festival) with quiet and unhurried activities, and peaceful places for reflection and social contact.Any thoughts?
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slow down!
Posted by Philly Hare on October 9, 2012 at 14:19 4 Comments 2 Likes
Another idea to come out of the York report: an annual ‘Slow-down Day’ (perhaps as part of the over-50s festival) with quiet and unhurried activities, and peaceful places for reflection and social contact.Any thoughts?
Tourism and dementia
Posted by Philly Hare on October 9, 2012 at 14:22 0 Comments 0 Likes
And some ideas from the report as to how to engage the tourism industry in York and capture its benefits. ..
• York has a range of people who provide guided tours and way-finding
services for tourists. Their services can also assist people with dementia and it may be simple to improve their understanding of what people with dementia might need. A link with Torbay Dementia Action Alliance would be useful.
• Existing websites promoting hotels, B+Bs, restaurants and shops…
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