Testimonials

Belgium

• Jurn Verschaegen (Director)
  "Positive that information about person-centred care was brought"

• Joyce Lermyte (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "Everything related to dementia is gathered under 'one roof', The MOOC is useful for providing training,"

• Student Psychology (Adult educator)
  "Didactic material in the MOOC can be useful,"

• Karel Veranneman (Adult educator)
  "Mooc : Suitable modules to learn in a targeted way. Good that you can follow it seprately and at your own pace,"

• Anouk Neve (Adult educator)
  "MOOC : didactic usebility for students is certainly an added value, CoP : handy tool, but less useble in education,"

• Hetty Mersy (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "New educational material to give to collegues on the work floor. Also for people with dementia."

• Louise Vandewiele (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "CoP : Useful as a reference person for dementia to exchange information, Good thing there is a content moderator,"

• Gudrun Callewaert (Caregiver)
  "User-friendly and that you can follow it at your own pace and online,"

• Sergeant marijke (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "The CoP seems useful to me to exchange experiences and information."

• Stephanie Matthijs (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "Mooc: Handy tool for use in psycho-education and support for caregivers, informal caregivers and clients. Useful and easy to use,"

• Petra Cosaert (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "Mooc : user-friendly tool that you can follow at your own pace,"

• Sylvia Werbrouck (Reference person for people living with dementia)
  "CoP : to use forward-looking"

Cyprus

• Alex Demetriou (Family caregiver)
  "There is still a lot to be done to fight the stigma around dementia; but the MYH4D project is a step in the right direction'"

• Markella Manoli (Family caregiver)
  "My grandfather started showing early signs of dementia, and it was a great opportunity for me to learn more about this and how to support him to continue living a decent life'"

• George Charalampous (Educator)
  "It is important for everyone to keep their brain active, and even more for us who are 75+ years old; lifelong learning and healthy lifestyle is the best ally against dementia' "

Greece

• Nikos Papadopoulos (Caregiver)
  "I recently completed the 'Be Connected' MOOC on dementia health literacy and I was blown away by how much I learned. As a home caregiver for someone with dementia, I thought I knew a lot about the condition, but this course provided me with a wealth of new information and strategies for supporting my loved one. The course was well-organized, easy to follow, and included interactive elements that kept me engaged throughout. I would highly recommend this course to any home caregiver or adult educator looking to improve their understanding of dementia.""

• Maria Demopoulos (Adult educator)
  "I've been a member of the Community of Practice for adult educators for several months now and it has been an invaluable resource for me. As an adult educator who works with people with dementia and their families, it can be challenging to stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices. The CoP provides a supportive and collaborative space where I can connect with other educators and share my experiences and challenges. I've learned so much from my fellow members and I feel more confident in my ability to provide quality support and education to people with dementia."

• Eleni Georgiou (Adult educator)
  "I was so impressed by the set of Recommendations for EDA leaders and policy makers that was developed through this project. It's clear that the project team has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with dementia and their caregivers, and they have put together a comprehensive set of strategies for improving education and support for this population. I hope that these recommendations will be taken seriously by policy makers and that we can make progress in addressing the needs of people with dementia and their families."

• Panos Vasilakis (Adult educator)
  "The 'Be Connected' MOOC on dementia health literacy was a game-changer for me. As someone who works in adult education, I found the course to be highly informative and relevant to my work. I appreciated the practical tools and strategies that were shared, as well as the opportunity to connect with other educators and home caregivers. The MOOC has helped me to better support my students with dementia and their families, and I feel more confident in my ability to provide quality care and education"

• Dimitra Petrakis (Educator)
  "As someone who is new to working with people with dementia and their families, I've appreciated the wealth of knowledge and resources that have been shared. The community members are friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. I feel more connected and less isolated in my work, and I've gained valuable insights into how to provide better support and education to this population."

• Katerina Tsoukalas (Adult educator)
  "The set of Recommendations for EDA leaders and policy makers developed through this project is a must-read for anyone who cares about improving education and support for people with dementia and their families. The recommendations are well-researched, evidence-based, and offer practical strategies for making a real impact. I was impressed by the level of collaboration and stakeholder engagement that went into developing these recommendations, and I believe they have the potential to drive real change in how we approach dementia care and education."

• Georgios Christopoulos (Adult educator)
  "I found the 'Be Connected' MOOC to be incredibly helpful. The course provided me with a better understanding of the condition and its impact on individuals and families, as well as practical tools and strategies for providing care and support. The MOOC was well-structured, easy to follow, and included real-life examples that helped me to apply what I learned to my own situation. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is caring for a loved one with dementia"

• Sophia Karas (Adult educator)
  "I've been working in the field of adult education for many years and I have to say that the 'Be Connected' MOOC on dementia health literacy is one of the best courses I've ever taken. The course was well-designed, engaging, and provided a wealth of information and resources on an important and often overlooked topic. I appreciated the variety of learning activities and the opportunity to connect with other educators and home caregivers. The MOOC has inspired me to do more in this field and I look forward to sharing what I learned with others "

• Alexandros Papadakis (Adult educator)
  "The Community of Practice for adult educators has exceeded my expectations. The community members are highly knowledgeable and committed to improving education and support for people with dementia and their families. I've learned so much from my fellow members and I appreciate the opportunity to share my own experiences and insights. The Community of Practice has helped me to improve my practice and to feel more connected to a wider community of professionals in this field."

• Eleni Konstantinidis (Caregiver)
  "The community members are supportive, empathetic, and understanding and I feel less alone in my caregiving journey. I've gained valuable insights and resources from the community, and I feel more empowered to provide the best possible care for my loved one. I would highly recommend the Community of Practice to anyone who is caring for someone with dementia."

Italy

• (Educator)
  "The innovative aspect of MYH4D is the cultural aspect and the non-sanitary slant, the sensitization of citizens"

• (Family caregiver)
  "The innovative aspect of MYH4D is the achievement of various educational realities and the integration between several services and associations"

• (Educator)
  "The strengths of MYH4D are the idea of changing the vision of this reality and the network that works in favour."

• (Family caregiver)
  "Central to MYH4D is the idea of giving value to people, maintaining residual cognitive functions."

• (Family caregiver)
  "I appreciated the inclusion of people with dementia in the community. Relational difficulties must be made known to the community"

• (Family caregiver)
  "I most appreciated the Comunity of Practicies and particularly "Cuddles and beauty" project of Emilia Romagna. I believe that it is an innovative, fresh and respectful project that can put two different realities in contact: dementia and help in the world of work, perhaps for young people. Entrepreneurial / economic incentive as well"

• (Educator)
  "The intellectual output I appreciated most is the Community of Practicies. Especially, I think the Integralmente project is innovative: it allows you to be guided, listened to and supported in dealing with the difficulties of daily life for people with dementia"

• (Educator)
  "The importance given to communication with people with dementia is innovative: it is important to know how to approach people with dementia and to know that communication with them can be effective. Deepening these issues by making new skills their own is fundamental"

• (Family caregiver)
  "The idea of enhancing people and individual talents while keeping residual cognitive functions trained is precious. I appreciated the Community of Practicies and the idea of Cafè Alzheimer at home, because it goes to the person's home in his environment, approaches him, listens to him, goes beyond the isolation of the subject and gives help and support to caregivers"

• (Family caregiver)
  "I liked the "Free time and games" section because it is more suitable for my reality"

• (Family Caregiver)
  "For my reality, I found the focus on communication with people with dementia useful to welcome and accompany people in the most Family caregiver appropriate way."

• (Educator)
  "I enjoyed the MYH4D project in its entirety. I was interested in various aspects, in particular the creative ones at home and those to support the functionality of the patient and to support the family member"

• (Family caregiver)
  "The centrality of the person beyond his diagnosis. Consideration of the quality of life of people with dementia, but also the taking in charge of the caregiver."

• (Educator)
  "I appreciated the innovation, open-mindedness, professionalism and collaboration between different figures; also the holistic approach"

Slovenia

• Metoda Bole Finzgar (Educator)
  "Health literacy on dementia is an important topic, trainings should be repeated over time, the proposed methods from the MOOC are a way how to present this senstive subject in a practical and way through experiential learning .The MYH4D materials are useful for volunteers that support people with dementia, living at home. "

• Zdenka Cebasek Travnik (Family caregiver)
  "MYH4D MOOC is a good sources and organisations should use it for trainings of volunteers that visit people with dementia."

Spain

• José Santos Carrillo. (Family caregiver)
  "A very interesting and necessary project"

• Carlos Mur de Viu. (Educator)
  "Thank you very much for this initiative. I wish there were more initiatives like this."

• José Antonio Donaire. (Educator)
  "Pretty clear and easy to do."