From rural citizenship to the rural citizen: Farming, dementia and networks of care

- A focus on citizens, rather than citizenship, opens up new directions in rural studies.
- Dementia is an embodied, relational and socially-constructed illness that affects daily participation in society.
- Access to care services are problematic. Many farmers 'do not want to make a fuss' and need to be persuaded to use them.
- Formal community-based support is valuable but perceived changes in community make some farmers reluctant to engage with it.
- Informal networks of care are important; many farmers prefer to engage with peers outside their locality via social media.