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  • Dementia: the new Normal
    Justine Schneider
    Justine Schneider Mon, 16/01/2017 - 17:14

    I met Chris and Jayne at a meeting of researchers in Maastricht recently. They were representing the European Association of People with Dementia, of which Chris is vice-chair. Along with a Norwegian couple, they we
  • Centre for Dementia Seminar with Dr Shibley Rahman
    Neil Chadborn
    Neil Chadborn Sun, 08/01/2017 - 11:27

    I’ve invited Dr Shibley Rahman (@dr_shibley) to give a seminar as part of our seminar series here at Centre for Dementia, Institute of Mental Health (@InstituteMH).
  • 'What the hell happened to my brain? Living beyond dementia' by Kate Swaffer
    Tom Dening
    Tom Dening Fri, 30/12/2016 - 17:13

    Kate Swaffer is phenomenal.
  • Live Streaming!
    Tom Dening
    Tom Dening Tue, 20/12/2016 - 13:58

    The American pianist Jenny Lin gave a recital at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham this morning (18th December 2016), as part of the series of Sunday recitals that take place there each month.
  • Using technology for meaningful activities in dementia care
    Harleen Rai & Aline Cavalcanti Barroso Wed, 23/11/2016 - 09:43

    The role of technology has become more and more prominent in our daily lives. A typical day in our own lives entails checking our phones regularly throughout the day.
  • Doing interviews together
    Peter Bates
    Peter Bates Mon, 21/11/2016 - 10:44

    Over the past twenty years, more and more research had been produced in partnership with patients and carers.
  • Tovertafel: Shedding light on ‘magical’ forms of engagement
    Gemma Goodall Fri, 18/11/2016 - 09:34

    As the arts within dementia become increasingly explored, so do more unique forms of creative activity. Most of us are at least somewhat familiar with ‘well-known’ activities such as group singing, arts and crafts, and reading groups etc.
  • The Great Outdoors
    Elaine Argyle Mon, 07/11/2016 - 17:33

    Access to the outdoors is known to have a positive impact on wellbeing, due to such benefits as exercise and activity as well as the promotion of social inclusion and interaction, however, for people with dementia, this access is often denied. The
  • Shall I compare thee to a dose of Donepezil? The Arts and Dementia
    James Pickett
    James Pickett Thu, 13/10/2016 - 17:42

    The arts hold a unique place in our lives. Whether it’s singing, poetry, museums or dance, the arts and culture enrich our lives and bring pleasure to everybody at some point.
  • DA&WN: A project to promote arts in dementia through co-production
    Justine Schneider
    Justine Schneider Wed, 12/10/2016 - 15:39

    Our expectations of old age are increasingly overshadowed by the probability of progressive memory loss.

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