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In 1995 Lisa Snyder, a social worker and dementia advocate, introduced the first issue of Perspectives, a newsletter for people living with dementia. At the time, there was very little information geared towards people living with dementia \u2013 most information was for care partners. This was a groundbreaking achievement \u2013 to create something that would reflect the issues important to people living with dementia themselves. Underlying this was the belief that people living with dementia were capable and curious \u2013 they wanted to learn about their conditions, and they wanted to know what they could do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 89th and last issue of Perspectives was released in 2017, due to the untimely death of Lisa Snyder. Years later, we recognize the epic impact of her work for people living with dementia, and her role in inspiring generations to hear their voices. We honor the role Perspectives has had in boosting efforts to provide support to people living with dementia based on what is important to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is Perspectives 2.0 <\/strong>\u2013 an evolution of this original newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Perspectives 2.0 we will continue to elevate the lived experiences of people with dementia. We also strive to share another perspective of dementia \u2013 one that is not biomedically-centered, but rather, driven by a focus on the PERSON who is LIVING with dementia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the types of dementia may be medical conditions, the experience of living with dementia is more than medical – it is about living as a WHOLE person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Perspectives 2.0 offers perspectives on navigating dementia based on these principles\/values that have been identified by people living with dementia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n