Dementia specific FAQs

Here are some popular questions from Housing LIN members about Dementia, click on the answers to find your way to relevant information on our website

  • Is the National Dementia Strategy relevant to the housing sector?
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  • What examples are there of housing-related services for people with dementia?
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  • What is the relevance of the Mental Capacity Act to the housing sector?
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  • To what extent can extra care housing meet the needs of people with dementia?
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  • What do we need to think about when developing extra care housing for people with dementia?
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  • What examples are there of extra care for people with dementia?
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  • Which model of extra care should we go for if we aim to cater for people with dementia?
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  • What about designing for people with dementia?
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  • How do we ensure the provision of good quality care and support in extra care?
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  • Can assistive technology promote independence and reduce risk [in extra care]?
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