Critical reflections from the millennials on the global action against dementia legacy events. (14th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newman, Kristine; Booi, Laura
• Is Part Of: Quality in ageing and older adults. Volume 16:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 177
• Page End: 182
• Publication Date: 2015-09-14
• Subjects: Older people -- Periodicals; Aging -- Periodicals; 305.2605
• DOI: 10.1108/QAOA-10-2014-0026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2044-1827

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – The purpose of this paper is to share information regarding the Global Action Against Dementia Legacy, to critically reflect on the views of the Canadian Young Leaders of Dementia and to strengthen the impact of their voices in the global discussion surrounding dementia. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – This offers a critical reflection and review of the innovative intergenerational discussions and solutions offered by younger Canadians – specifically, the Millennial Generation. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – The paper provides insights about how change and solutions in dementia actions may be established through intergenerational collaboration. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Research limitations/implications</title> <p> – Researchers are encouraged to make room for the voices of younger, less established generations in both discussions and research related to dementia. The younger generations will provide future direction to the Global Action Against Dementia Legacy so it is time to hear their voice too. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – This paper draws on developments in the Canadian context to highlight the potential of encouraging a less-usual, intergenerational approach to developing engagement, research and solutions in dementia.</p> </sec> </abstract>