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Oxfordshire planning to be a Dementia Friendly Council
Oxfordshire County Council has revealed plans to become a more dementia-friendly organisation, to develop further awareness and understanding for those living with the health condition.
The number of people with dementia in the UK is expected to rise to one million by 2021. About two in every 100 people aged between 65 to 69 have dementia, and this rises to one in five for those aged 85 to 89. Oxfordshire has an ageing population and the number of residents aged 85 and over is forecast to increase.
Oxfordshire County Council aims to help people who live with dementia to stay independent and live well in their communities for as long as possible. The council’s plans are part of a wider Alzheimer’s Society initiative that aims to create a network of four million Dementia Friends across the country by 2020.
The next step in the plan is to help to develop dementia friendly communities across Oxfordshire to help to reduce isolation and support people to be aware of and understand dementia. This will enable people living with dementia to live well within their local communities for as long as they are able.
Lawrie Stratford, cabinet member for Adult Social Care & Public Health said: “Dementia is having an impact on our lives more and more with friends and family affected by this condition. As a council, we know we have a key role in developing inclusive dementia friendly communities and I’m pleased to hear of these plans that will make a positive impact for those who need it. We are keen to enable people who have been diagnosed with dementia to live as full a life as possible and encourage communities to work together to help people to stay healthier for longer.”
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