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Do you work in a care home supporting people living with dementia, or care for someone living with dementia at home? A new research project is looking for your input.
The Policy Support Centre is carrying out research for Alzheimer’s Society to better understand how innovation can support people living with dementia. This includes digital tools, products, sensors, data, and other approaches that may improve care, independence, safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.
The research aims to identify where innovation is already making a difference, where there are gaps, and where future investment could have the greatest impact.
Two short surveys are now open
The team is inviting responses from two groups: care home managers and carers of people living with dementia. Each survey should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
Survey for care home managers
Care home managers are invited to share how innovations are currently being used to support people living with dementia in care home settings.
The survey asks about the types of tools and products being used, their costs, how effective they have been, and what further support may be needed.
There is also an opportunity to take part in a follow-up focus group with the Policy Support Centre and Digital Care Hub. Participants selected for the focus group will be financially reimbursed for their time.
Complete the care home managers’ survey
Survey for carers
Carers of people living with dementia are invited to share their experiences of using products, tools, or technologies at home.
The survey asks what currently helps, what does not, and what carers wish they had access to in order to better support the person they care for.
How the findings will be used
All responses will be anonymised and reported only in group form.
The findings will help Alzheimer’s Society understand where future investment could make the biggest difference, helping more people access the innovations that matter most to them.
If you work in a care home, care for someone living with dementia, or know someone who does, please consider taking part or sharing the surveys with others who may be able to contribute.
Dementia Researcher
