Charity welcomes multi-lingual dementia information pack
Charity welcomes multi-lingual dementia information pack A Multi-Lingual Dementia Information Pack, launched by the Older People Services Development Project, has been welcomed by Age Scotland.
The Lottery-funded Project - jointly run by Trust Housing Association, Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association and Bield Housing and Care - has developed the information on dementia specifically to help meet the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) clients and their carers.
The Multi-Lingual Dementia Information Pack, produced with the help of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, was unveiled at a National Dementia Seminar in Edinburgh earlier this month.
Rohini Sharma Joshi, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager of Trust Housing Association said:
"While there is a wealth of information on dementia generally available, this is not always easily accessible to BME clients for a number of socio-economic and cultural reasons. The Multi-Lingual Dementia Information Pack meets the demand for written information in diverse languages and can also be used in helping to deliver information verbally."
Greg McCracken, Age Scotland's Policy Officer, said "Dementia can have a profound effect on an individuals' quality of life and early diagnosis is absolutely key in gaining access to the right drug treatments and services. That's why we're delighted to welcome this Multi-Lingual Dementia Information Pack which promises to be a vital tool for Scotland's BME communities."
A copy of the pack will shortly be available on the EqualityScotland website and hard copies can be ordered directly on: 0131 444 1200.
Professor June Andrews, Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, said:
"There is now a great international movement to make all communities dementia friendly. This means supporting families and friends to make life the best it can be for people with dementia. This multi-lingual resource is one of the basic tools that will help make this possible for people with dementia and all older people from minority ethnic communities, and it is a fantastic resource for everyone."
