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BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch
February 5 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
The BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ in funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Alzheimer’s Society and National Institute of Health & Care Research (2025-2028). It is a national research initiative bringing together people with lived experience of dementia, researchers, designers, and health professionals.
Our goal is to rethink how technology can help people with dementia live full, independent, and connected lives. By combining expertise from arts, health, social care, and technology, we’ll co-design practical solutions that make a real difference to everyday life.
Who this event is for:
- We would welcome members of the general public who have experience of supporting people living with dementia, or who have dementia
- The event is also open to researchers, healthcare practitioners, service providers or representatives of technology companies
The event is in-person, with the option of joining remotely. The hybrid element of the event will only be streamed up to 12:30.
Attendance is free, but our room capacity is limited to 50 people
Agenda
11:00 Welcome by Prof. Sue Hartley, Vice-President for Research and Innovation at The University of Sheffield
11:10 Introduction to the Network by Dr. Jennifer MacRitchie, Network director
11:30 Panel discussion
12:00– 10 minute coffee break
12:10 5-minute introduction to themes- imagine the future for
- indoor and outdoor spaces
- arts, sports and culture
- in-person and online communication
- digital technology development and translation
12:30 Group activity- current gaps in the provision
13:00 Final comments and close
13:10 lunch and an opportunity to try out current technologies
