If you deal with people with dementia in your work or have a loved one with the diagnosis, you may find it difficult to understand how someone with dementia gets through the day. How does it feel when your memory fails you, or when you can't remember your way home and grocery shopping becomes an increasing challenge?

We understand that this can be difficult. We would like to help you look through the eyes of someone with dementia. This will give you more understanding and you can better connect with the other person.

This module is made by Romy, Loesan, Karin, Claudia and Saskia we are involved in the Odensehuizen in the Netherlands. A characteristic of these houses is that we are open about dementia and offer support with the impact dementia can have on people and their loved ones. In an Odensehuis support is offered based on the ‘human dimension’. The aim is that people with dementia can function independently as long as they wish with the support of informal caregivers, family and friends and, as much as possible, being able to participate in society in a pleasant and comfortable way. This encourages the use of the inherent talents of the people.

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