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Research involvement of family caregivers of people with dementia; development of technology in the field of dementia research
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Currently involved within the SPREAD+ project: I am researching the needs and preferences of people with dementia at different stages of the disease, as well as those of their caregivers. Additionally, I will contribute to the Dutch Dementia Prevention Initiative (NDPI), specifically within the INFORM project. We work together with people with low educational backgrounds and/or a migration background to improve an existing awareness campaign on dementia prevention.
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My PhD examined the role of physical activity assisted by technology in dementia risk reduction among middle-aged and older adults. I have examined risk and protective factors associated with dementia in Indonesia, a low-middle-income country, as a case study, as well as predictors of dementia risk in a UK cohort. I have investigated the effectiveness of interventions using physical activity combined with cognitive tasks and technology on cognitive outcomes in people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, using a review of reviews. Furthermore, I have explored the predictors of the interest in using technology for memory and wellbeing in a UK cohort, and examined factors of physical activity, technology and cognitive tasks in a small-scale acceptability study, which included exercise workshops. My current work as research associate is with bipolar, examining the effectiveness of cognitive remediation, and treatment-resistant schizophrenia populations exploring antipsychotics in observational settings.
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Equitable access to dementia diagnosis, treatment, and care for people with minority and protected characteristics, and those in lower- and middle-income countries
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Pre-assessment counselling (PAC) in dementia care: Understanding its core elements, strengths, limitations and impact upon people living with dementia and their families.
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My work explores the role of Pre-Assessment Counselling in supporting people with dementia to maintain self-identity, exercise agency and make informed choices
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My research is focused on improving elderly care and in particular, the care of people with dementia using non-pharmacological interventions for challenging behaviour
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My research project is about evaluating ageing in place of people with dementia and a migration background in the Netherlands
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Project Title: The early awareness and stress reduction in people in the mild range of Alzheimer's Dementia and the informal care person
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Dementia research (completed an MSc in Dementia at University College London in 2018), NHS mental health research (5 years gaining experience in this sector 2018 - 2023), inclusivity in research (on-going interest of mine), alternative/novel interventions for people living with dementia
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Psychologist and lecturer in dementia, so lead in CADR Wales and working with people that speak a minority language and living with dementia to be intergal in education
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