Commentary on contemporary issues surrounding Dementia, from the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford
In March, at the beginning of lockdown, we joined a team of researchers to explore the effects of COVID-19 related closures of social care services on the lives and well-being…
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, those who work with people living with dementia in care homes have had to deal with very new and unusual circumstances, which many were unprepared…
In this week’s blog, Justin Mazzotta, currently studying on the MSc Advanced Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford, tells us about his experience of working with three men living…
With the Covid-19 social distancing measures, millions of us are rapidly adapting to working, socialising but also studying from home. Whilst distance-learning courses have been running for several years, it…
Jessica Blaak, currently undertaking MSc in Advanced Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford, shares her experience of studying with us: My journey to dementia care is a bit atypical….
This week marked Carers week in the UK. Carers week aims to raise awareness of people who provide unpaid care and support for a relative. It provides a platform for…
The best way to find out about what its like to study at the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies is from students themselves. Kate Lester completed the MSc Dementia Studies …
When asked how she was coping living with dementia during lockdown, Frances told us: I am not sure I have anything useful to give on this subject of lockdown because…
In this blog, Liz Jones talks about her experience of supporting her mother with visiting restrictions and shares some strategies that have been particularly helpful during this outbreak. My mother is…
Alzheimer Europe is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) aiming to provide a voice to people with dementia and their carers, making dementia a European priority, on a rights-based approach. Alzheimer…