Research, News and Views on Dementia and Care
Our article, ‘“It’s a huge maze, the system, it’s a terrible maze”: Dementia carers’ constructions of navigating health and social care services’, which is currently ‘online first’ awaiting publication in the journal Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice, is available for free to all for a limited time. The article explores…
Read MoreDementia “maze” article open access for a limited period
Posted in DiaBlog with Larry
The importance of communication and meaningful interaction Elizabeth Peel in Conversation with Larry Gardiner In the fourth of a series of six blog posts I talk with Larry Gardiner. Larry describes himself as a Change Agent, Co-producer, Citizen Advocate, Gentle Irritant. I interviewed Larry who shared with me his experiences…
Read MoreDiablog Number 4: The importance of communication and meaningful interaction
Posted in DiaBlog with Larry, and Young Onset Dementia
Distinctiveness of Younger Onset Dementia Elizabeth Peel in Conversation with Larry Gardiner In the third of a series of six blog posts I talk with Larry Gardiner. Larry describes himself as a Change Agent, Co-producer, Citizen Advocate, Gentle Irritant. I interviewed Larry who shared with me his experiences and views…
Read MoreDiablog Number 3: Distinctiveness of Younger Onset Dementia
On Human Potential Elizabeth Peel in Conversation with Larry Gardiner In the second of a series of six blog posts I talk with Larry Gardiner. Larry describes himself as a Change Agent, Co-producer, Citizen Advocate, Gentle Irritant. On a warm spring day I interviewed Larry who shared with me his…
We are delighted to announce that the second meeting of the Over the Rainbow LGBT dementia support and advocacy project will be held at PACE on Friday 27 June from 1pm – 4pm. Refreshments and support to travel to the meeting will be provided. The Over the Rainbow project is…
Read MoreOver the Rainbow: Second Meeting, London 27 June 2014
Posted in DiaBlog with Larry, and Support and Advocacy
On Diagnosis: Elizabeth Peel in Conversation with Larry Gardiner In a series of six blog posts I talk with Larry Gardiner. Larry describes himself as a Change Agent, Co-producer, Citizen Advocate, Gentle Irritant. He is in his early 60s and has memory disorder which falls under the umbrella of younger…
Posted in LGBT, and Support and Advocacy
We are delighted to announce that the first meeting of the Over the Rainbow LGBT dementia support and advocacy project will be held at Birmingham LGBT Centre on Thursday 29 May from 1pm – 4pm. Refreshments and support to travel to the meeting will be provided. The Over the Rainbow…
Posted in Public Policy
I had a lovely evening yesterday, as the guest of Hilary Gray, from Amnesty International Wirksworth and District, who organised a fascinating event on the Human Rights Act. The event, which was hosted by the School of Law and Criminology at the University of Derby, sought to provide opportunities for…
My name is James McParland and I am conducting research into the experiences of gay, lesbian and bisexual people affected by memory difficulties. I believe that these individuals may face unique challenges, but little is known about these experiences. I hope to interview the person with memory difficulties and someone…
Read MoreWhat are the experiences of gay, lesbian and bisexual people with dementia?
Do you have dementia and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans? Would you like to meet other LGBT people with dementia? A new LGBT dementia group and intergenerational support project is being organised by the University of Worcester in partnership with LGBT organisations in Birmingham (Birmingham LGBT Centre) and…
