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Website dementiastudies Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester
Closing date: 31st August
University of Worcester invites PhD applicants to explore dementia resilience in farming families, developing tailored risk reduction and support with rural communities.
Although there is no cure for dementia, the experience can be shaped by the individual’s’ coping style, life history, health, neurological impairments and social environment. Perceived self-stigma can be a barrier to gaining support and a great deal of the existing support for life with dementia had been developed and provided in urban environments. Farming families affected by dementia experience a unique set of challenges which are related to the interdependence of work, home and intergenerational businesses (Roberts et al). The latest report on dementia prevention, intervention and care (Livingston et al, 2024) identified 14 potential risk factors that have the potential to modify 45% of the cases of dementia. The successful candidate would work with established agricultural organisations and experts by experience to develop and test bespoke awareness sessions focussing on risk reduction and supporting the resilience of people affected by dementia within farming communities.
Supervisory team
- Director of Studies: Dr Catrin Hedd Jones
- Supervisors: Professor Nick Evans
- External Advisor: Dr Jen Roberts, Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University.
- Research Group: Association for Dementia Studies
Find out more here https://www.worc.ac.uk/documents/phd-projects-March-2025/ADS-Working-with-farming-families-to-build-resilience-when-living-with-dementia.pdf
Application Process
To begin the application process please go to: https://www.worc.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/applying-for-a-phd/.
The Interview
All successful applicants will be offered an interview with the proposed Supervisory Team. You will be contacted by a member of the Doctoral School Team to find a suitable date. Interviews can be conducted in person or over Microsoft Teams.
Funding your PhD
For information about Doctoral Loans please visit: https://www.worc.ac.uk/study/feesand-finance/doctoral-loans.aspx
During your PhD you can access the Research Conference Support Scheme to support the costs of presenting your research at an external conference.
For further information or an informal discussion about this project, please contact Dr Catrin Hedd Jones: catrin.jones@worc.ac.uk
To apply for this job please visit www.worc.ac.uk.
