Dr Felicity Slocombe
Name:
Dr Felicity Slocombe
Job title:
Lecturer in Dementia Studies
Place of work / study:
University of Bradford
Area of Research:
I am interested in communication with and to people with dementia, as well as brain health and dementia risk reduction
How is your work funded:
varies
Tell us a little about yourself:
My background is in Communication and Media, Sociology and Social Psychology. My doctoral thesis examined how identity of people living with dementia can be supported both within conversations, and within wider media discourses. As well as teaching, I am interested in many research topics around dementia including detailed analysis of interactions between people living with dementia and their various conversation partners, using the approach of conversation analysis, and how dementia is represented in the media and can impact stigma of dementia.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I love crafting, especially crochet.
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
Personal experience with my grandma – wanting to improve things for her.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Surround yourself with supportive peers and mentors
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman – I love a good crossover between comedy and crime
Favourite film of all time?
Shrek
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Be out in nature with our dog
What’s the best decision you ever made?
My choice of husband!
What’s the best vacation spot?
I loved Thailand – the places, the people and the food
Do you collect anything?
Fridge magnets from holidays
Felicity Slocombe
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