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My research investigates how social technologies can be harnessed to promote social connectedness, perceived support, sense of identity, and social inclusion among people living with dementia

My current research focuses on understanding the social needs of immigrant older adults with dementia and their caregivers, specifically within the context of Portugal. The intial phase of the project involves a scoping review to identify the (un)met social needs and how they evolve as dementia progresses. The next stage involves interviews to gain insights into the (un)met social needs and potential solutions, from the perspectives of immigrant older adults with dementia and their caregivers residing in Portugal. 

Dementia friendly library/community
Narratives of people with advanced dementia in LTC
Participatory research
Delirium and Dementia in Occupational Therapy

Quality of life research

Research on dementia-friendly initiatives (PhD) and inclusive collaboration with people with dementia and their families; expert in realist approach

As part of the SPREAD+ consortium, my research will focus on the determinants, prevention and management of crises for people with dementia. My research will take the needs of informal caregivers and healthcare professionals into account to improve the quality of life for everyone involved in crisis situations.

Co-designing a music therapy intervention with experts-by-experience, to reduce agitation experienced by people living with dementia on NHS mental health wards

Understanding the priorities for people living with dementia around their bladder and bowel health and developing an intervention to enable people living with dementia to live well in their own homes for longer.
Using mixed methods and health economics evaluation processes.

I am currently leading a project titled "Understanding Progression of Symptoms in Frontotemporal Dementia While Supporting Carers' Wellbeing and Skills: The FTDToolkit."
My primary area of expertise lies in dementia and Motor Neurone Disease research, with a particular focus on improving carers’ wellbeing. Through applied research, I aim to equip carers with practical tools and strategies to manage behavioural symptoms in the people they care for, while also enhancing their overall quality of life.

I am working on the design and development of a dynamic lighting and sensing solution to support the wellbeing for both people living with dementia and caregivers.

A researcher specialising in improving the quality and safety of care transitions for vulnerable/easier-to-ignore groups. Current project involves developing a dementia-friendly discharge planning intervention