Transforming Dementia Care through Climate Resilient Built Environment Systems
A new CRESBE project funded by MACC will address the heightened vulnerability of people with dementia to climate risks, such as heatwaves, storms, and power outages, which are exacerbated by features of the built environment (housing, neighbourhoods, care facilities). In partnership with Wokingham Borough Council Adult Social Care (ASC), the research will co-produce a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Toolkit for Dementia Care. The Toolkit will enable ASC teams and carers to systematically identify, prioritise, and integrate built environment and service adaptations into routine care planning. PI is Dr. Amna Shibeika and co-I is Professor Irem Dikmen. Please contact Dr. Shibeika for more information. e-mail : a.shibeika@reading.ac.uk