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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

My PhD research, named Mentality, is studying the succesfactors of community dementia friendly communities in the Netherlands and UK, using the realist approach. See for more information about the project: https://mentality.space/

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

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