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SUMMARY:Reframing Dementia\, Distress and Inpatient Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the University of West London on May 14\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM for an inspiring talk from Professor Emma Wolverson. Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory. \n\n\nAs a clinical academic\, my programme of research challenges negative perceptions of dementia by focusing on people’s strengths and by supporting the clinical teams who care for them. My goal is to empower teams to develop and deliver evidence-based care to improve experiences and outcomes for people living with dementia and their families\, enabling health and social care professionals to respond to an individual’s needs with skill and empathy. My research programme draws on positive psychology to deliver this evidence. Building on these foundations\, my current National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research programme focuses on the dementia crisis – particularly when a crisis leads to an emergency admission within an inpatient mental health ward\, a setting which cares for the most unwell\, vulnerable\, and high-risk people living with dementia. Being admitted can be frightening and overwhelming for both the person and their family. Stays are often long\, and many people do not return home afterwards. \nInpatient mental health wards for people living with dementia are an invisible and highly stigmatised setting where research has historically been absent\, and where the evidence base for high-quality care is lacking. In response\, my research is working directly with families and frontline clinical teams in these under-resourced ward settings to transform cultures of care and to improve safety and well-being during and following a crisis. \nThis forms the basis of my distinctive body of work\, which seeks to understand dementia through a lens of hope and possibility and\, in so doing\, drive practical\, evidence-based care in health and social care settings where it is most needed. \nYour data will be used to administer the event. Please read our privacy notice here \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/reframing-dementia-distress-and-inpatient-care/
LOCATION:University of West London\, Saint Mary's Road\, London\, W5 5RF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Dementia 2026
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Let’s Talk Dementia\, a free public information event on Saturday 23rd May\, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm\, at the Bristol Beacon. \nLet’s Talk Dementia is a one-stop shop for all things dementia. This free event is suitable for everyone. Whether you are living with the condition\, caring for someone with dementia or looking to learn more about this common health condition. \nArrive at a time that suits you\, and stay for as long as you like. \nAt Let’s Talk Dementia you can: \n\nAttend short talks from dementia specialists\nTake part in a dementia-friendly activity\nMeet experts in care\, health\, research\, legal matters and much more.\n\nThe Bristol Beacon is a fully accessible venue \nThis event is brought to you by three Bristol charities specialising in dementia\, research\, and improving the lives and care of older people. \nBRACE Dementia Research based at Southmead Hospital. The charity funds world-class clinical and laboratory research into dementia to find better treatments\, achieve earlier diagnosis and hopefully\, one day\, a cure. Together\, we will defeat dementia. \nBristol Dementia Action Alliance educates the communities of Bristol about dementia and supports those living with dementia and their loved ones through activity groups. BDAA provides free dementia awareness sessions for businesses\, organisations and groups and recognizes those who are striving to make Bristol a dementia aware city through its annual BDAA Awards. \nAlive Activities is the UK’s leading charity enriching the lives of older people in care and training their carers. \nAlive: \n\nEngage older people creatively through meaningful activity sessions\nTrain staff to deliver outstanding care at every opportunity\nConnect older people to their local communities\nSpeak up for the rights of older people in care.\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/lets-talk-dementia-2026/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon\, Beacon\, Trenchard Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5AR\, United Kingdom
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