Webinars
Webinars from Dementia Community
We host regular webinars on key topics related to the Dementia Community, as well as other areas of interest to families, carers, and and people working in the field.
Explore and book our upcoming sessions below.
Latest Webinar
Changing the Conversation About Hearing & Dementia with Dr Helen Henshaw & Dr Hannah Semeraro, Recorded 9 June
Speakers: Dr Helen Henshaw, Principal Research Fellow. NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham and Dr Hannah Semeraro, Head of Insight and Evidence, RNID
Forthcoming Webinar Schedule
Tuesday 24 June 2-3pm – Introducing Take Note: 100 Musical Ideas for Carers to Use with Older People
Speakers: Professor Adam Ockelford. Professor of Music, University of Roehampton and Dr Fi Costa. Honorary Research Fellow, University of Roehampton
It is widely recognised that engagement with music can make a profound different to the lives of people living with dementia. In this webinar, we will give practical suggestions for using music in a range of situations and demonstrate some of the outcomes that can be achieved. We hope to inspire and equip carers, whether working in residential care or at home, to use music with confidence whether they have musical skills or not.
Tuesday 8 July 2-3pm – Alleviating Social Isolation Through Intergenerational Connections
Speaker: David Annand, Head of Operations and Fundraising, Adopt a Grandparent
Description: With an ageing population comes greater levels of loneliness, with social isolation increasing your risk of developing dementia. Join this webinar to find out how the Adopt a Grandparent charity is alleviating loneliness for older people living in care homes by creating meaningful intergenerational relationships via a safe and secure online platform, and how care providers and individuals can get involved.
Tuesday 22 July 2-3pm – Designing inclusive environments for people living with dementia: how much do we really know?
Speakers: Sarah Waller CBE and Jennifer Bray, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester
Description: In recent years there has been a growing interest in and awareness of the importance of dementia friendly environmental design across all health and care environments as well as for people living with dementia in their own homes. There is now a wealth of information and guidance about how to assess and create internal and external spaces that will enable people living with dementia to live well. However, these are not always evidence based and this presentation will explore the areas where more research is needed. With a focus on the care home and home environment it will also include practical advice on small scale changes that can improve care practice.