The Dementia Dictionary works through collaboration between Dementia Interpreters around the world, sharing experiences and knowledge to translate the 'Language of Dementia' so that we can once again form successful conversations with people who have had a diagnosis of dementia.
How It Works
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Witness a behaviour, action, noise, emotion or situation
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Request a translation through the interpreter forum
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Interpreters discuss and define a translation
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The defined translation gets added to the dictionary
Verified Contributors
Qualified Dementia Interpreters
Badges
Recognition of their achievement
Definition Votes
Discuss and agree with users to help translations
Profiles
To verify the contributor
To the Dictionary
Defined translations move to the dictionary
Keyword Search
Find the communication & what you need quicker
Dementia discussion
The Interpreter Forum
The Dementia Interpreter forum drives the content of the dictionary. It is a fantastic way to utilise the experience of qualified Dementia Interpreters, both professional and community based to be able to work together to translate the 'Language of Dementia'. The forum is where the discussions start as to what may be happening, what causes such behaviours, etc - working together they can decide upon a defined translation that will be published in the Dementia Dictionary. It’s thanks to committed Dementia Interpreters with such experience and our unique voting system that we can ensure definitions are as reliable as possible and will continue to develop over time.
Please note: Interpreters need time to discuss and translate, so keep checking back with the Dementia Dictionary for updated translations.
“A diagnosis of dementia is probably one of the most traumatic experiences that an individual or family can go through. To benefit the 54 million people around the world with a diagnosis of dementia, we are proud to bring you the global Dementia Interpreters network and Dementia Dictionary. Together we will share hands on experiences that potentially will re-connect people as their ability to speak verbally diminishes. Learning the 'Language of Dementia' may be the most important skill we can master and sharing it with the world, may just change the dementia landscape forever.”
Global network
Ensuring more accurate translations from a cross section of knowledge
Easy to browse
Designed with accessibility in mind
Evolving Translations
Continually updated with new discussions and research
Approved Translations
Each translation is checked, modulated & verified
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Share with Others
Share translations with friends & family
knowledge database
The Dictionary
Once a translation is defined and agreed upon within the interpreter’s forum, it then transfers to the dictionary to become a freely accessible resource for those who need it. Translations will evolve over time as they are discussed and new knowledge becomes available through the Dementia Interpreters forum. The Dementia Dictionary is an ever-evolving database that pulls from numerous discussions and research. Find a translation that is relevant to you... try it, share it with others and let us help you to understand the language of dementia.