How can ‘positive risk-taking’ help build dementia-friendly communities?

This Viewpoint explores the ways in which:

• The focus of positive risk-taking is on making good decisions; it is the taking of calculated and reasoned risks, not leaving things to chance.
• It is all too easy to see the negatives around someone living with dementia and to remain oblivious to their capabilities and potential.
• A dementia-friendly neighbourhood or community is good for everyone, from individuals to businesses; it is not just about accommodating people living with dementia