DISTINCT & Tech Interventions

Dementia Researcher

Technology & Dementia Week Special – Episode One - Learning about the DISTINCT Programme and tech in dementia research. This week we turn the spotlight on tech and dementia research, we have three special podcasts (released on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), numerous blogs from people researching and using the latest technologies, and updates on the wider field. Our podcasts have all been recorded with early career researchers working across Europe, undertaking research projects aiming to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers through technology and from the DISTINCT Programme (Dementia: Intersectorial Strategy for Training and Innovation Network for Current Technology). In this show guest host Dr Anna Volkmer talks to Pascale Heins from Maastricht University, Lesley Garcia from University of Nottingham and Mauricio Molinari Ulate from University of Salamanca. -- In addition to the overview, each guest shares information on their own projects: *Pascale is working on improving social participation in dementia with the Geographic Information system-based intervention 'Viamigo'. *Mauricio is exploring psychosocial applications of technology for health and wellness, with coaching of older adults with dementia and mild cognitive impairment and their carers in rural areas. *Lesley is an Occupational Therapist adapting recovery-oriented approaches and technology use in dementia. For more information on DISTINCT and guests projects visit: https://www.dementiadistinct.com/ -- You can find out more about our guests and all the special content for our tech & dementia special on our website. There you will also find a full transcript of the show: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk Prefer to watch rather than listen? Then check-out our YouTube channel for a full video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/KK7JaZ3qJj0 -- Like what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society, who we thank for their ongoing support.