Working may improve quality of life for carers
NIHRThose who care for people with dementia are likely to report a better quality of life if they also work outside the home.
Researcher Stories
Catch-up – Cognition & olfaction by Mohammad Amin Abdollahi
Dementia ResearcherIn this webinar, Mohammad Amin Abdollahi, presents some critical terms in the normal cognitive ageing period and Olfactory system.
Catch-up – Utilising nanoparticles to destroy beta-amyloid by Eric Dyne
Eric Dyne discusses his research into Magnetothermal destruction of beta-amyloid plaques & how it can promote microglial clearance and dampen neuroinflammation.
Catch-up – Sporting reminiscence in dementia by Dr Cara Sass
In this webinar, first broadcast Dr Cara Sass, Research Fellow from Leeds University discusses her research on sports reminiscence therapy.
Catch-up – Cancer care in people living with dementia, Claire Surr & Alys Griffiths
Professor Claire Surr & Dr Alys Griffiths present findings from the CanDem Study – Understanding the care and support needs of people with cancer
Catch-up – Adapting the Australian Environmental Assessment Tool by Joanna Sun
Joanna Sun from the University of Wollongong talks about adapting the Australian Environmental Assessment Tool for persons with dementia in Singapore.
Catch-up – Microglia a double edged sword – Dr Tom Phillips
Dr Tom Phillips talks about microglia’s role in dementia, how that role moves between protection & damaging and how new genetic findings point to new therapies
Catch-up – Mild behavioural impairment: a new concept by Dr Byron Creese
Dr Byron Creese, University of Exeter introduces Mild Behavioral Impairment and presents his recent research into measurement, prevalence and genetics.
Catch-up – Dementia Friendly EDs by Dr Courtney Genge
Dr Courtney Genge discusses her Doctoral work on improving the quality and safety of care in emergency departments for people living with dementia.
Catch-up – Measuring delivery of & engagement dementia interventions by Dr Holly Walton
Dr Holly Walton from UCL discusses the focus of her PhD. With advice that can be translated and used in your own work when using dementia interventions.
What’s dementia got to do with my eyesight? Marianne Coleman
Dr Marianne Coleman a Research Orthoptist presents dementia and vision research, funded by Fight for Sight and the Royal Society of Medicine.
Could the answers to dementia be hiding in your fruit bowl?
Another great article from Jo Sharpe for the Alzheimer’s Research UK blog, discussing her work with fruit flies.