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Advancing Dementia-Friendly Communities Through Dialogical Community Development.
Caroline Grogan1, Lisa Stafford2, Evonne Miller3
1Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland, Australia.
Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|February 6, 2026
Summary
Creating dementia-friendly communities (DFCs) requires actively involving people living with dementia (PLWD) and recognizing their roles as leaders, not just consumers, to ensure true inclusion and participation.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Community Development
- Gerontology
Background:
- Dementia-friendly communities (DFCs) aim to support people living with dementia (PLWD) and their carers, addressing stigma and promoting community inclusion.
- Social policies in developed countries increasingly focus on enabling PLWD to remain in their homes and communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the micro-processes within committees developing DFCs in Australia.
- To identify factors influencing the active engagement and inclusion of PLWD in DFC initiatives.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory, micro-ethnographic case study design.
- Data collection through participant observation, field notes, and 16 interviews with DFC committee members.
Main Results:
- Active engagement necessitates granting PLWD the rights to voice, be heard, and hold power within committees.
- The positioning of PLWD as consumers versus leaders significantly impacts their participation and inclusion levels.
Conclusions:
- A dialogical community development approach can enhance DFC initiatives.
- Facilitating inclusive practices requires understanding and addressing how professionals influence PLWD participation.
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