Pages tagged with: dementia

Blind veterans charity to benefit from Plymouth’s research expertise

A former Fleet Air Arm engineer for twenty five years turned social research champion has been named Chair of the research group in national charity Blind Veterans UK.

Living with Dementia: Rural Issues and Solutions

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Living with Dementia: Rural Issues and Solutions. Research findings presentation. University of Plymouth, 9 November 2018.

9 Nov 2018 09:30 - 15:30

Dementia screening app shortlisted for two national awards

ACEmobile, a dementia screening app developed by Dr Craig Newman from the University of Plymouth and Dr Rupert Noad and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, has made the final of two categories at the HSJ Awards.

D-PACT: Dementia - Person Aligned Care Team

D-PACT: developing and evaluating a system for dementia support in general practice for people with dementia and their carers.

Report shows progress of UK airports in helping people with hidden disabilities

Ian Sherriff welcomes a new Civil Aviation Authority report, as it looks to support people with disabilities such as dementia, autism and hearing loss.

What makes a community dementia friendly?

The University of Plymouth is furthering its world-leading work in dementia support after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Macau in China.

‘Only five per cent of scams are ever reported – we all need to learn the signs’

Louise Baxter MBE, Head of National Trading Standards Scams Team, speaks at Plymouth International Dementia Conference, co-led by the University of Plymouth.

Conference addresses dementia in the UK – and Far East

The annual Plymouth International Dementia Conference takes place at Plymouth Guildhall on 4 May 2018 with a full programme which covers everything from scams to technology, and how dementia is being addressed in China, Japan, Ireland, Greece and the UK.

Short film aims to raise profile of the effects of early onset dementia

A film which seeks to highlight the effects if early onset dementia is to be premiered during a free event supported by the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth

Plymouth Dementia Conference

The annual Plymouth Dementia Conference brings together global and local speakers to showcase a host of inspiring projects.

National report on airport accessibility

A report analysing UK airports’ accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility restrictions has been published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – and is endorsed by a key player in dementia care from the University of Plymouth.

Music sessions can help millions who struggle to speak to lead a richer life, study suggests

Music could be used to transform the lives of millions of people with learning difficulties, dementia, strokes, brain damage and autism and their families, according to a research project from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Music Zone