Presentation
Mission Statement
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wisdem... understanding dementia, improving quality of life
The world’s ageing population means that more and more people’s lives are being touched by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
wisdem believes that through nonpharmacological means, those lives can be given greater meaning, purpose and enrichment.
wisdem is a global network in which people affected by dementia, families, caregivers and professionals can share their experiences, methods and practice with others around the world, drawing together individual efforts to improve the good of the whole.
wisdem strives to build a global community around nonpharmacological approaches with the belief that by sharing knowledge and experiences, we can enrich the lives of many more people around the world.
Objectives
learn more- Foster the exchange of knowledge, methods and best practice in the field of nonpharmacological interventions.
- Strengthen the presence of these interventions in care systems worldwide.
- Promote the benefits of primary care interventions in increasing the quality of life of those people and families living with the disease.
- Cultivate greater research in nonpharmacological interventions with the aim to scientifically prove their benefits.
- Foster the creation of a cluster of young international researchers in the field of nonpharmacological interventions.
- Offer both professionals and informal carers who face the symptoms of the disease daily, a knowledge base presented in an interactive, didactic and intuitive way.
- Work collectively to alleviate the stigma related to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Enrich the lives of the people and families that live everyday with this disease.
Services
learn more- Conceptual design and coordination of international events, conferences, workshops and seminars in the field of nonpharmacological care.
- Strategic coordination (E.g. Training programmes, events, awareness raising activities etc.).
- Production of manifestos and other publications related to nonpharmacological approaches.
- Foster and coordinate collective research projects in this field.
- Participation in Scientific Committees for events and projects.
- Foster knowledge exchange among professionals, families, carers and people with dementia from around the world.
- Showcase international nonpharmacological interventions and documentation.
