Pages tagged with: dementia
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Multimillion pound project will see AI remixing radio to help people living with dementia
A £2.7 million project is to use artificial intelligence to adapt and personalise live radio, with the aim of transforming life for people living alone with dementia.
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Devon scientists to host free dementia information day
Plymouth University news: Dementia researchers from across the South West, including Plymouth University, are working with Alzheimer's Research UK on a free day of research information for the general public
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Funding for PhD post in dementia with Lewy bodies research
Plymouth University news: Research into dementia with Lewy bodies at Plymouth University has received a boost from charity BRACE, which is helping to fund a PhD post
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‘Put dementia on the agenda’ – Prime Minister endorses new guidance for town and parish councils
New guidance to help local councils and their communities become dementia friendly has been released – with the Prime Minister endorsing the work, which was co-authored by the University of Plymouth, as ‘excellent and practical’.
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National Memory Day aims to empower people with dementia
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University academics will help to highlight the potential for creative writing and poetry to empower and uplift those affected by memory loss during the first National Memory Day held in May 2016
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Advancing the care and support of the person with dementia and their carer (degree and masters level)
Gain confidence in your own expertise in dementia care and enhance your employability in a variety of health care settings by completing University of Plymouth's dementia module.
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From hearing loss to homelessness: students host exhibition of collaborative projects
Plymouth University news: A series of collaborative projects by second year photography students at Plymouth University will be showcased to the public at Studio 102, on the Barbican in Plymouth
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Challenges, Solutions and Innovation in Dementia
Details about dementia-friendly communities within Voyage
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Investigating Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies
Research at the University of Plymouth: ITSMed researchers investigating the causes and mechanisms that lead to nerve cell death, resulting in Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, thanks to funding from the charity BRACE.
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Dementia in the maritime community
University of Plymouth Community and Primary Care research group - Dementia in the maritime community
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</p><p><b>Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group meeting for
the Dementia –Person Aligned Care Team (D-PACT) project.</b> D-PACT researchers
meet regularly with groups of people with dementia, carers and former carers,
to discuss aspects of the project and seek advice and feedback. The PPI groups
have worked with researchers to develop a person-centred recruitment approach, develop the
D-PACT Dementia Support Worker role and ensure that research materials are
accessible and acceptable to people living with dementia. <b><i>Photo
taken by Dr Sarah Griffiths</i></b></p><p></p>]()
Dementia
Dementia research at the University of Plymouth.Our dementia research focuses on improving the quality of life and wellbeing of individuals with dementia and their carers.
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Academic takes dementia friendly message to 10 Downing Street
A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become more ‘dementia friendly’.
