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Research seeking to understand experiences of African and Caribbean people - who are experiencing memory problems - of seeking support, and existing social care provision at four sites #Dementia #Alzheimer's #African #Caribbean #SocialCare #Ethnography
We held our annual Christmas party @Fulham Palace House & Garden this week. We sang, we danced, we ate food, we dressed up for the occasion. We loved spending time together, talking, giggling, reminiscing & living in the moment. Wishing you a restful Christmas break & excited for activities in 2026
“They used to slam them dominoes down when they knew they’d won! It was LOUD, and they were shouting and laughing. My father and my uncles. Them were the tiiiiimes!” Marking #BlackHistoryMonth we hosted the Reminiscence Room exhibition and stepped back in time with local older people & care partners
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Calling all UWL staff, students and invited guests - come to the CE student social space Tues 28 Oct and step back in time with the Reminiscence Room exhibition. This 1960s Caribbean living room's part of an event for older people living with dementia + care partners & we're opening to you for a day
Amazing 3 days @ #35AEC with @giam-uwl.bsky.social colleagues. @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social shared findings from our evidence review which were co-produced together w/ people living w/ dementia, family members & care partners
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That's a wrap! Two successful events, co-producing higher-level findings for our systematic review - with people living with dementia, family members & care partners
@shabanaroscoe.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @giam-uwl.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social
Great co-production event yesterday at the Nubian Life Centre with 18 African & Caribbean community members with experience of dementia care, helping us group categories for our systematic review. @acestudy.bsky.social @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social
🕐 Just over 2 weeks left! EOIs open for Small Research Project Fund close on Friday 11th July at 1pm (GMT).
We’re funding small collaborative research projects that address inequalities in dementia care.
🔗 Apply now: empowerdementia.co.uk/grants-and-f...
Last month, we collaborated with local charities to celebrate African heritage through the eyes of the elderly in Ealing. There were fun group chair exercises, food and drink, arts and crafts, henna, knitting, table-top games, and drumming & dance! @giam-uwl.bsky.social
“Everybody from the beginning seemed quite joyful, quite happy. We had an opportunity to talk to people we hadn’t met before.”
Another joyous and successful ACE Study celebration with our local partners!
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This looks to be an excellent new journal from @bupjournals.bsky.social, edited by @sumingkhoo.bsky.social, Harriet Shortt, @sophierwoodward.bsky.social, consulting editor @drhelenkara.bsky.social
#Academic
#ResearchMethods
#Creativity
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/jou...
🌟 Join us on June 2 2025, 11:30–12:30 for the launch of the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund!
💡 Apply for funding to co-produce inclusive dementia research tackling inequalities in care.
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/er7HCJBW
#DementiaResearch #FundingOpportunity #Inclusivity
Also presenting at the 'Forging New Connections' event was ACE Study's Principal Investigator Dr Shadreck Mwale - talking about previous events held in collaboration with local community partners + explaining why the research is important and timely #dementia #alzheimers #African #Caribbean #London
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Are you looking for age-positive icons to use for your digital or print work?
We have a set that you can download on our website that represent older people in a positive light.
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The Call for Presentations for UK Dementia Congress 2025 is now open - Deadline 1 June 2025.
We welcome proposals from everyone in the wide #dementia community. Information and application form can be found at: buff.ly/C3iZG8e
Dementia-Friendly Music Night for all the family May 9th 7-10pm Royal British Legion Hall, 16 Hall Croft, Beeston NG9 1EL. Cabaret, sing along, dancing! Raffle, bar &samosas. parking on site. Fundraiser for Sporting Memories, Book online buytickets.at/dementiastud...
The ACE Study team thoroughly enjoyed the Geller Insitute of Ageing and Memory's 'Forging New Connections' event - presenting past and ongoing research projects and building new collaborations with the local West London community #dementia #WestLondon #UniversityofWestLondon #community #Ealing
Researchers at the University of Liverpool are investigating the support available for athletes living with young-onset dementia. They are looking for people who have participated in high-impact sports to contribute to their study.
Read More: buff.ly/cWYQceg
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Last week, we hosted a Policy Lab focused how can we reduce the most significant inequalities in care for people living with dementia and their families who need greater support. Thank you everyone for contributing to such an impactful day of meaningful discussions and actionable insights.
Hello Bluesky! 👋
Welcome to The ACE Study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social
Between 2025-2027, we’re hearing the experiences of African & Caribbean people – who are experiencing memory problems – of seeking support, and observing existing care provision
Find out more 👇
www.uwl.ac.uk/research/res...
🎥 Missed our ‘Culturally Meaningful Engagement in Dementia Care’ webinar?
You can catch the full recording now on our YouTube channel 👇
buff.ly/3ORLN8G
#DementiaCare #Dementia
