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DEMENTIA: THE ISLAND JOURNEY

Dominica

October 29, 2023

11:00 am

Synopsis

This feature film is an eco-friendly production that focuses on dementia, culture, and Rianna’s personal journey in creating an impact in the lives of older people in Dominica after the passing of her grandfather with dementia in Dominica.

Living well in a cultural context is something the film highlights. Creating a realistic as well as a positive approach to older people in the media, Rianna explores holistic treatments for dementia and engages in traditional experiences in a quest to understand the recipe for the meaning of quality of life.

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**The film will also be available for viewing online from Oct 30 to Nov 3. Check our “How to Watch” page for step by step instructions.**

Venue: Castellani House
Vlissengen Road and Homestretch Avenue

Rianna Patterson

About the Director

Film director of Dementia: The Island Journey and founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation, a youth-led-dementia charity and recipient of the Queen’s Young Leader Award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2017, for dementia activism. Rianna holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kent and is a current dementia masters student at University College London (UCL). Rianna has worked with clients from the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK on a short film on dementia. Her charity work has also been featured on Comic Relief and the BBC.

About the Director

Rianna Patterson

Film director of Dementia: The Island Journey and founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation, a youth-led-dementia charity and recipient of the Queen’s Young Leader Award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2017, for dementia activism. Rianna holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kent and is a current dementia masters student at University College London (UCL). Rianna has worked with clients from the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK on a short film on dementia. Her charity work has also been featured on Comic Relief and the BBC.

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