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SUMMARY:Catchup - Research Showcase - Strengthening Family Connections Through Reminiscence
DESCRIPTION:How can families maintain meaningful connections with loved ones living with dementia after they move into a care home. And how can reminiscence help make visits more engaging and rewarding for everyone involved. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Connor McDonald will present findings from his PhD\, a collaborative Action Research study exploring family-centred reminiscence during care home visits for people living with dementia. Working alongside family members\, the project co-developed a new approach to using reminiscence as a way of strengthening and preserving relationships. \nThe session will explore how collaboration with families shaped the intervention\, what was learned through the co-design process\, and how reminiscence can support meaningful interaction and connection within care home settings. \nConnor is an early career researcher at the University of the West of Scotland whose research focuses on dementia care\, family involvement\, and collaborative approaches to improving the experiences of people living with dementia and those closest to them. \n Attendees can expect a thought provoking and discussion-led session with time for questions and conversation.  \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-strengthening-family-connections-through-reminiscence/
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Research Showcase - Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Heterogeneity in Parkinson’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:Why do some people with Parkinson’s disease develop dementia while others do not. And how do genetic differences influence cognitive outcomes across the disease. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Dr Esra Demir Unal will present her research exploring the genetic factors that contribute to cognitive heterogeneity in Parkinson’s disease. Her work investigates how rare monogenic variants\, polygenic risk\, and genetic loci associated with Alzheimer’s disease influence susceptibility to dementia and cognitive decline. \nBy combining insights from monogenic Parkinson’s disease with broader genetic risk profiles\, the research aims to improve understanding of why cognitive outcomes vary between individuals and identify pathways that may support earlier prediction and more personalised approaches to care. \nEsra is an Assistant Professor at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University\, specialising in neurogenetics and neurodegenerative disease. Her research focuses on the genetic architecture of dementia and Parkinson’s disease\, with an emphasis on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying cognitive impairment. \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-genetic-determinants-of-cognitive-heterogeneity-in-parkinsons-disease/
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Research Showcase - Investigating White Matter Hyperintensities in People at Risk of Alzheimer's
DESCRIPTION:What can white matter hyperintensities tell us about Alzheimer’s disease risk. And could these changes in the brain help explain why some people are more vulnerable to cognitive decline than others. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week\, we host a 45-minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Cameron Heyman will present a high-level summary of his PhD research investigating white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) in people at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease dementia. The talk will explore the cognitive impacts of WMHs\, the factors associated with their development\, and what they may reveal about the earliest stages of dementia risk. \nDrawing together findings from his doctoral research\, Cameron will discuss how understanding WMHs may improve our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease progression and help identify opportunities for earlier detection and intervention. \nCameron is a PhD student at the University of Auckland whose research focuses on the cognitive impacts and risk factors of white matter hyperintensities in people at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease dementia. \nAttendees can expect a research-focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-investigating-white-matter-hyperintensities-in-people-at-risk-of-alzheimers/
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Research Showcase - Evaluating Financial Capacity in Neurocognitive Disorders
DESCRIPTION:How do clinicians determine whether someone can still manage their finances. And can biomarkers help improve the assessment of financial decision making in people with neurocognitive disorders. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Dr Vaitsa Giannouli will explore the clinical evaluation of financial capacity in older people living with neurocognitive disorders. Her research examines how clinicians assess financial decision making\, the challenges involved in distinguishing cognitive decline from financial vulnerability\, and the emerging role biomarkers may play in supporting these assessments. \nThe session will discuss current approaches to evaluating financial capacity\, consider how advances in dementia biomarkers could complement clinical judgement\, and reflect on the ethical and practical implications for healthcare professionals\, patients\, and families. \nDr Vaitsa Giannouli is a psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Democritus University of Thrace\, Greece. Her research focuses on financial capacity\, decision making\, neuropsychological assessment\, and cognitive disorders in older adults. \nAttendees can expect a research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-evaluating-financial-capacity-in-neurocognitive-disorders/
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SUMMARY:Catch-up - Research Showcase - How Art Can Support Brain Health in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Can the design of a care environment actively support people living with dementia. And what if artwork could do more than brighten a room by helping people navigate\, engage with\, and better understand the spaces around them. \nThis live-stream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Sharron T. Mida will present her work on Art-Based Technologies Delivering Therapies for Aged-Care Residents Living with Cognitive Decline. Drawing on principles of neuroaesthetics\, saliency\, and perceptual neuroscience\, she will explore how carefully designed visual environments can support attention\, orientation\, and emotional wellbeing for people living with dementia. \nRather than viewing art as decoration\, Sharron proposes a new approach in which art becomes a continuous\, non-pharmacological therapeutic system integrated into the built environment. The session will explore how environmental design can help the ageing brain interpret and navigate space more effectively while enhancing quality of life in residential care. \nSharron T. MIDA is Founder and Creative Director of Tailored Art Works. Her work brings together art\, neuroscience\, and environmental design to develop innovative approaches that improve the everyday experiences of people living with cognitive decline. \nAttendees can expect an engaging and thought-provoking session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-how-art-can-support-brain-health-in-dementia-care/
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