Falls Prevention in Dementia: Integrating Frailty and Specialist Nursing Leadership
Lunchtime Sessions 1
17 November, 2026 1:20 – 2:05 pmElectronic Posters
Melissa joined Dementia UK as Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health in 2025. She qualified as a Registered General Nurse at De Montfort University in 2005 and has since built a rich and varied nursing career. Her early roles included Staff Nurse positions in surgery and community hospitals, where she developed strong clinical skills and a passion for person-centred care. She later progressed to become a Lead Admiral Nurse in acute care, providing specialist dementia support within complex hospital environments.
Melissa has a particular clinical interest in delirium, recognising its significant impact on people living with dementia and the families and carers who support them. Her extensive experience working alongside families continues to shape her commitment to improving care, strengthening understanding and promoting best practice. She brings compassion, expertise and a strong dedication to improving outcomes for people affected by dementia.
Marie is the Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health at Dementia UK. A Registered General Nurse, she qualified at Coventry University in 2014 and has since built experience across acute, community and specialist services.
Marie became an Admiral Nurse in 2019, working across hospital and community teams, and later progressed to Lead Admiral Nurse, establishing a new Admiral Nurse service within a hospital setting.
Marie has a particular interest in surgical pathways and dementia education, recognising their impact on people living with dementia and their families. She joined Dementia UK in 2024 as an Academy Admiral Nurse, supporting the professional development of Admiral Nurses, before joining the Consultant Admiral Nurse Team in 2026. She brings specialist expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for families affected by dementia.
Marie Mumby
Specialist Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health
Dementia UK
Marie is the Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health at Dementia UK. A Registered General Nurse, she qualified at Coventry University in 2014 and has since built experience across acute, community and specialist services.
Marie became an Admiral Nurse in 2019, working across hospital and community teams, and later progressed to Lead Admiral Nurse, establishing a new Admiral Nurse service within a hospital setting.
Marie has a particular interest in surgical pathways and dementia education, recognising their impact on people living with dementia and their families. She joined Dementia UK in 2024 as an Academy Admiral Nurse, supporting the professional development of Admiral Nurses, before joining the Consultant Admiral Nurse Team in 2026. She brings specialist expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for families affected by dementia.
Summary
Abstract Content :
Falls Prevention in Dementia: Integrating Frailty and Specialist Nursing Leadership
Background:
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity in older adults, with dementia increasing risk two- to threefold. Frailty often coexists, amplifying vulnerability and complicating prevention strategies. Dementia UK highlights that falls are linked to cognitive symptoms such as impaired judgment, sensory changes, and mobility difficulties, and often signal underlying frailty. Despite NICE NG249 and BGS standards, implementation remains inconsistent for people with dementia.