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We are a knowledge exchange centre at the University of Stirling dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia.

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Giving Tuesday
News, Research
Giving Tuesday
News, Research
News, Research
University of Stirling Researchers building partnership and collaboration with Kenyan partners
Care, News, Research
University of Stirling Researchers building partnership and collaboration with Kenyan partners
Care, News, Research
Care, News, Research
How to create practical and comfortable spaces in care homes using dementia design
Care, News, Design
How to create practical and comfortable spaces in care homes using dementia design
Care, News, Design
Care, News, Design
Architecture for Wellbeing vs Wellbeing in Architecture 
Care, News, Design, Training, Events
Architecture for Wellbeing vs Wellbeing in Architecture 
Care, News, Design, Training, Events
Care, News, Design, Training, Events
Halloween in Care Environments
Care, News
Halloween in Care Environments
Care, News
Care, News
Queering Up Dementia Care: The Next Steps 
Care, News
Queering Up Dementia Care: The Next Steps 
Care, News
Care, News
First Gold Audit Accreditation in the Scottish Western Isles 
Care, News
First Gold Audit Accreditation in the Scottish Western Isles 
Care, News
Care, News
Embracing Change: How a Local Business Champions Dementia Awareness
Client Stories, Care, News
Embracing Change: How a Local Business Champions Dementia Awareness
Client Stories, Care, News
Client Stories, Care, News
University of Stirling works with housing association to bring dementia awareness into the home  
Care, Client Stories, University of Stirling, News
University of Stirling works with housing association to bring dementia awareness into the home  
Care, Client Stories, University of Stirling, News
Care, Client Stories, University of Stirling, News
8 Considerations to Make When Providing Dementia Care for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Care, News
8 Considerations to Make When Providing Dementia Care for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Care, News
Care, News
Silver Pride: DSDC speaks at LGBTQ+ event for older people
Care, News
Silver Pride: DSDC speaks at LGBTQ+ event for older people
Care, News
Care, News
Advanced Dementia Training with University of Stirling Elevates Care at the Future Care Group
Care, News, Client Stories
Advanced Dementia Training with University of Stirling Elevates Care at the Future Care Group
Care, News, Client Stories
Care, News, Client Stories
Visiting PhD student experience in Stirling: Xiaolin Shen
Research, Design, News
Visiting PhD student experience in Stirling: Xiaolin Shen
Research, Design, News
Research, Design, News
Living well at home
News, Care, Design
Living well at home
News, Care, Design
News, Care, Design
Centring the lived experience of dementia within policy, practice, and community development
News, Research
Centring the lived experience of dementia within policy, practice, and community development
News, Research
News, Research

  • About Us

    Formed in 1989, our centre is dedicated to: improving the lives of people living with dementia; making communities dementia-friendly; and influencing policy to improve services.

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  • Our Services

    DSDC offers a range of evidence-based resources, services and consultancy in dementia and ageing. Our multi-disciplinary team can support you with training, consultancy and information resources.

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Help improve our courses - Here at the DSDC we’re looking to improve and expand our courses in ageing and dementia design, and we’d love to hear from you. Let us know what you think should be included and what still needs to be explored
Did you catch our newsletter last week? If not, check out this article from our Senior Dementia Consultant. "Caring for LGBTQ+ individuals with dementia presents unique challenges and considerations due to the intersection of their sexual orien
Visitors from South Florida University in IMB! Jennifer Kue, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Global Partnership & Engagement and has a research expertise in community-engaged research. Elizabeth Jordan, DNSc, FAAN, is the S
Yesterday our Senior Dementia Consultant Dave was in Aberdeenshire delivering a Dementia Education Workshop for Care Partners and Volunteers. This included a number of guest speakers, and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank them so much for
Today our Senior Dementia Consultant Dave is in Aberdeenshire delivering a Dementia Workshop for Care Partners and Volunteers. Dave is providing an overview of dementia, supporting unmet need, and solutions to help people in their own communities an