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Queering Up Dementia Care: The Next Steps
University of Stirling’s PhD researcher in dementia studies, John Angel Bond, presented at the 34th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, this month which was focusing on ‘New horizons – Innovating for dementia’.
First Gold Audit Accreditation in the Scottish Western Isles
DSDC is delighted to announce the first Gold Audit Accreditation in the Scottish Western Isles to Taigh Shophoirt (Seaforth House).
Embracing Change: How a Local Business Champions Dementia Awareness
In the heart of the Scottish Central Belt in Dunblane, a dynamic estate and letting agency is redefining what it means to be a community-focused business. Cathedral City Estates is led by Markus and Gemma who have been married for twenty years, and they want to make an impact for their community members who live with dementia.
University of Stirling works with housing association to bring dementia awareness into the home
A leading Scottish housing association and the University of Stirling are working together to bring dementia awareness into care at home.
8 Considerations to Make When Providing Dementia Care for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Caring for LGBTQ+ individuals with dementia presents unique challenges and considerations due to the intersection of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and cognitive decline.
Here are eight important considerations to make when providing dementia care for LGBTQ+ individuals:
Silver Pride: DSDC speaks at LGBTQ+ event for older people
Around 180 community members attended the unique Silver Pride festival at Kilmarnock’s Park Hotel to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. DSDC Senior Dementia Consultant, Dave Wilson-Wynne, who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, attended and spoke at the event. Clip from STV News.
Advanced Dementia Training with University of Stirling Elevates Care at the Future Care Group
Senior Dementia Consultant Dave Wilson-Wynne from the University of Stirling recently led an intensive day of Advanced Dementia Training for a select group of Lifestyle Leads and senior management from the Future Care Group, renowned specialists in dementia residential care.
Living well at home
On the back of the commission on the future of long-term care report, published by Alzheimer’s Scotland, we echo the view that people living with a diagnosis of dementia want to live well at home for as long as possible.
Navigating the Frontiers of Dementia: ADI Conference 2024
The 36th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International took place in Kraków, Poland, last week. Experts around the world came together under the theme of ‘Dementia: Insights. Innovations. Inspirations’ and shared information on achievements, innovations, and best practices in dementia research, care, and policy.
DSDC Senior Dementia Consultant, Dave Wilson-Wynne, attended and represented the University of Stirling and our Centre. Here is what he said about the experience:
Stress and Dementia Care
We all experience stress. It is the same experience for a person living with dementia as it is for a person without. Here are four strategies that you as a carer, informal or professional, can use to mitigate stress in a person living with dementia:
New training courses launched at DSDC
Over the past few months, DSDC has used its reputation and connections to develop three new training courses. The aim is to shape the practice, knowledge, and confidence of participants. This will help us in our continued mission to improve and sustain the quality-of-life for people living with dementia and their wider support networks.
A New Dementia Strategy for Scotland - Literature Review
The University of Stirling is proud to have been commissioned by the Scottish Government to conduct a review of current dementia research for the purposes of informing the development of the new Dementia Strategy for Scotland.
20th Anniversary of the Online MSc in Dementia Studies - Save the date
The MSc in Dementia Studies is celebrating 20 years of online delivery. This internationally renowned programme has been developing leaders in dementia care from across disciplines and from around the world for the past two decades and the teaching team and our alumni have much to share and to celebrate.
Trauma informed practice in dementia care
Trauma-informed practice in dementia care is a way of caring for individuals living with dementia that takes into account the possibility that they may have experienced traumatic events in their lives.
What is meaningful activity?
In care we hear the term “meaningful activity” mentioned a lot, but what is it? Even more importantly, how do we make an activity meaningful to each individual?
Power of Attorney (Scotland)
A Power of Attorney (PAO) is a written legal document giving someone else the authority to act and make decisions on their behalf should they become unable to do so for themselves. All decisions made under POA must be of most benefit to the person.
Life Story - part 2
Life story work is not a new concept: it has been used for children and people with learning disabilities in the care sector for many years. However, it has also been recognised as a useful tool to promote person-centred care for people with dementia.
Life Story - part 1
Life story work is not a new concept: it has been used for children and people with learning disabilities in the care sector for many years. However, it has also been recognised as a useful tool to promote person-centred care for people with dementia.
Behaviour and communication
Speaking or verbal communication makes up only a small part of how people communicate; our words only account for approximately 7% of communication.
Living well at home: Housing and dementia in Scotland
The National Housing and Dementia Forum launched their final report on 18.8.22