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East Midlands Dementia Care Research Symposium: Supporting Underserved Communities
November 4 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm
Join our LIVESTREAM of the UK East Midlands Dementia Care Research Symposium: Supporting Underserved Communities
We are excited to invite you to a livestream of the East Midlands Dementia Care Research Symposium, an event focused on advancing care for dementia patients, particularly those in underserved communities. The event features a variety of expert speakers who will share their research and insights, providing a rich opportunity for learning and networking with peers.
We are excited to invite you to a livestream of the East Midlands Dementia Care Research Symposium, an event focused on advancing care for dementia patients, particularly those in underserved communities. The event features a variety of expert speakers who will share their research and insights, providing a rich opportunity for learning and networking with peers.
Event Agenda:
- 09:45 – Welcome by Martin Orrell, Director and Professor, University of Nottingham
- 09:55 – Research on hearing loss, noncommunicable diseases, and modifiable behaviours by David Maidment, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University
- 10:15 – Outcomes for people with dementia in Recovery College courses by Linda Birt, Associate Professor Palliative Care, University of Leicester
- 10:35 – Lived experience of young onset dementia by Peter Middleton (PPI) and Jackie Parkes, Professor in Applied Mental Health, University of Northampton
- 10:55 – Short break
- 11:10 – The Cognitive Daisy (COG-D): Improving care in dementia care homes by Petra Pollux, Associate Professor, University of Lincoln
- 11:30 – Neurodegeneration in professional football and caregiving by Chris Matthews, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
- 12:30 – Break
- 13:30 – Launch of the Sustainable Prevention, Innovation and Involvement Network (SPIN-D) by Georgina Charlesworth and Chris Fox
- 14:30 – Keynote: Working with underserved communities by Karan Jutlla, Reader in Dementia Care and Inclusion, University of Wolverhampton
- 15:00 – Formal close of the event
RSVP – Dementia Researcher Community
Disclaimer:
Please note that this event is an experimental initiative, and the quality and reliability of the livestream are not guaranteed. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to enhance our virtual offerings.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make a meaningful impact in dementia care!
