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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Outdoor Activities and Wellbeing in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:How can organised outdoor activities support the wellbeing of people living with dementia? And how does research change when people with dementia are collaborators rather than simply participants? \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\, Mason McLeod will present their PhD research exploring how engagement with organised outdoor activities shapes perceptions of wellbeing among people living with dementia in the Scottish Highlands. \nUsing Participatory Action Research (PAR)\, Mason places people living with dementia at the heart of their research. They work with a Lived Experience Advisory Panel to guide the project\, ensuring that the voices\, experiences and priorities of people with dementia inform how the research is designed and conducted. \nMason will also discuss their work with two organisations providing structured outdoor activities for people living with dementia. Through in-depth qualitative research\, these settings will form comparative case studies examining how participation in outdoor activities can influence wellbeing and the experience of living with dementia within rural communities. \nMason is a PhD student at the Centre for Rural Health Sciences at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Their research brings together dementia\, rural health\, outdoor activity and participatory approaches to explore wellbeing while championing the right of people living with dementia to be actively involved in research. \nAttendees can expect a practical and research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-outdoor-activities-and-wellbeing-in-dementia/
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Can Language Help Detect Cognitive Decline Earlier?
DESCRIPTION:Could subtle changes in how we understand language help identify cognitive decline before more obvious symptoms emerge? And could figurative language provide a sensitive new approach to detecting mild cognitive impairment? \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\, Millennium Soibifaa Iyobuchiebomie will present her research exploring figurative language assessment as a potential tool for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). \nLanguage-related difficulties can be among the early signs of cognitive change. Millennium’s research investigates whether assessing the way people interpret figurative and non-literal language could reveal subtle changes that may not be captured by more conventional cognitive assessments. \nShe will discuss the thinking behind this approach\, how figurative language can be assessed\, and its potential as an accessible and sensitive measure for identifying people experiencing early cognitive change. \nMillennium is a PhD student at Sheffield Hallam University with a background in sociology and psychology. Her research interests include mild cognitive impairment\, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia\, neuropsychology and brain health\, with a particular focus on improving early detection and supporting timely intervention. \nAttendees can expect a practical and research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-can-language-help-detect-cognitive-decline-earlier/
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SUMMARY:Research Showcase - Increasing Black Communities' Involvement in Research
DESCRIPTION:Why are Black communities underrepresented in dementia research? And what can researchers do to build trust\, strengthen relationships and create more meaningful opportunities for involvement? \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\, Queenette Anwuluorah will explore how dementia research can better engage Black communities\, examining the barriers that may prevent people from participating in research and the importance of developing approaches that reflect different cultural experiences\, needs and priorities. \nThe session will consider the role of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and coproduction in building more inclusive research practices. Queenette will discuss how researchers can move beyond traditional recruitment approaches\, develop meaningful relationships with communities and create opportunities for people to contribute to the design and delivery of dementia research. \nThe discussion will also consider why representation matters\, how researchers can address mistrust and structural inequalities\, and what practical steps might help ensure dementia research is more accessible\, relevant and responsive to the communities it aims to serve. \nQueenette Anwuluorah is a PhD student at the University of Wolverhampton. Her research interests include patient and public involvement\, coproduction and increasing the engagement of Black communities in dementia research. \nAttendees can expect a practical and research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-increasing-black-communities-involvement-in-research/
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