Forum: Researchers, students and professionals

I am currently conducting a project in my final year of my nursing studies and am curious, is there a known link between Dementia and late diagnosis of other illnesses or diseases? My theory is that as dementia develops and people experience grater communication difficulties, they will find it...

Hello, I am a medical student who is looking into dementia. I am interested to know what your experiences, as carers or patients have been of healthcare professionals in dealing with the diagnosis of dementia. Have your consultations with consultants and GP's been good or bad and why?...

Would Occupational Therapy be useful in Dementia Care homes? Are you happy with the care your loved one recieves? Do you think they have Quality of Life? How much of their day is spent doing meaningful activities? Do carers provide enough stimulation? Does the environment provide enough...

I saw this project from the University of Nottingham. It's about the experiences of older LGBT people and care. nottingham.ac.uk/nmpresearch/lastouting/project.aspx Often older lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans (LGBT) people get ignored for various reasons. It's important that we acknowledge...

Hello, I'm a HCA looking into becoming an activities organiser in a Community Hospital. It's a new role to the ward and as such I have no guidelines to work to and no resources. Which is both terrifying and exciting. I have obviously been on training courses and previously worked with patients with...

Hi I am new to this site. I have read some great information on here so far. I am an RMN, new to my current position of Dementia Lead for the home. I am currently putting together a training package. I would like to improve awareness within the home, of what it is like to live with a diagnoses...

Hi everybody my name is Lorraine (Lou) and my beautiful Gran, my hero, who is 93 is a dementia sufferer in the later stages. I am a design student with the Open university and for my project I have chosen to concentrate on disability living aids, but moreso conversational aids, as I find that in...

Hello! I hope no one minds me posting here. I have found this website so useful as a point of information for my current studies and wondered if you (members) would mind helping me out with some group work I am planning! I have organized a small (3-4 people) reminiscence group session. I...

Start the 12 hour day feeling positive, happy, ready to take on the world. Arrive at work. 1 of your trained nurses has been sent to another 'heavier' ward. You are the only trained nurse for 12 patients, 7 are post major surgery. 5 are medical outliers. elderly frail patients that need all care,...

Hi everyone, I am new to this community and would like your input about starting a new career as an activities coordinator. I am a care assistant at a Nursing/Residential home and have been there for 14 years. I would like to still be a part of the caring profession but i am fast approaching my...

hi everyone i have been in the care sector for many years from hospitals to residential and nurseing homes i have enjoyed my time as a carer/senior carer i have just been offerd a job in a residential home of 24 residents as a activities coordinator and cant wait to start my new job role i have...

Hello all, I am a university student and have entered a competition to design a product that i feel will be useful. As a medical student I have worked with many patients with Alzeimers and their families. It is a condition that is very close to my heart. When asked to design a product that i...

Hi everyone, I'm a student occupational therapist. I'm currently studying about Early Onset Dementia and the poor awareness that is associated. I'm writing on here as I would like to gain a greater insight into the lack of awareness of early onset dementia and how this affects individuals...

Hello, I am a student of Fashion Knitwear Design at Nottingham Trent University, currently working on the final degree project. For this short-time research project I have chosen to develop a range of garments that is appealing to and easy to use by elderly people wich cognitive impairments such as...

Dear All, I thank you for your replies; I would firstly like to say how grateful I am for advice given i agree through my experience with my uncle that more awareness needs to be raised and I aim through my presentation to my peers to provide them with the ability to realise the struggles...

Hi all, I would just like to introduce myself my name is Lyndsey and I'm a student adult nurse; prior to starting my training I worked for 13 years as a health care assistant and have a lot of experience in the care setting. My uncle had frontal lobe dementia from the mid-forties and sadly...

Hello all, I was involved in this part of the community a few months back when I was looking for feedback with regards to my idea to help those with Alzheimers who wanted to walk outdoors, by creating an app that can help if the user became lost. It was apparent this was not the best idea as those...

Hi all, I'm currently starting my dissertation on Design within Dementia. I'm a Product Design Student and I'm currently undertaking various different types of research to understand dementia and how the sufferer could benefit from a new or improved product. From personal experience, how do...

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me!? Three months ago I started working for four elderly care homes as an activity co-ordinator. I deal with a mixture of things including mental health, alzheimers, dementia and just general elderly care. So far I've been...

Hi :) my names Sam and I'm a first year PhD researcher at the University of Nottingham. I'm carrying out a small project investigating people's attitudes towards a new form of health monitoring technology which could be useful for both carers and individuals with dementia. Anyone can fill in...

Hi everyone, I have worked in elderly residential care for many years. The one thing that is very apparent to me is the lack of support for family members of loved ones that have been diagnosed with dementia. I am researching into how I could make a difference and any comments would be very...

Hi everyone, I am a carer who cares for the elderly. I have worked in nursing and dementia units and have decided i want to persue a career working with dementia service users. I want to make a difference and i enjoy learning about the condition and how i could help. I have had basic in house...

hi im doing my qcf level 3 and it involves an assignment on the way people who suffer with dementia get treated, my question is describe the impact the behaviour of others and care workers may have on an individual who has dementia. please help as im really stuck. thank you :)