NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Guidance
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Dementia and Engagement

A comprehensive toolkit to support engagement for people living with dementia. Promoting person-centred activity, wellbeing and meaningful connection.

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Introduction

This toolkit supports Activity Providers and care teams to deliver meaningful, person-centred engagement for people living with dementia. It explores how dementia impacts communication, identity and wellbeing, alongside practical approaches to adapt activities to individual needs. The resource includes guidance, sensory activity ideas, communication strategies and person-centred planning tools to support inclusion, connection and quality of life at every stage of the dementia journey.

About this resource

Category

Guidance

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care staff Day Centre Friends and Family Home Care Hospital Intergenerational Learning Disability Managers Volunteers

Topic

Communication Dementia Life Story Person-centred Reminiscence Sensory Wellbeing