In the past, people with dementia were purposefully left out of research studies. In addition, some were hesitant to be a part of research. As a result, researchers struggle to recruit enough people with dementia into their studies. To provide better care and support for people with dementia we need to better understand their experiences.
47.5 MILLION
PEOPLE LIVE WITH DEMENTIA
A New Case of Dementia is Diagnosed Every
FOUR SECONDS
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- Effects of Dementia-Specific Education for Nursing Students
- Dementia Care Boot Camp: Interprofessional Education for Healthcare Students
- Effects of Simulation on Nursing Students’ Dementia Knowledge and Empathy: A Mixed Method Study
- Let's Talk Dementia Article
Almost 80% of the general public are concerned about developing dementia at some point, and 1 in 4 people think that there is nothing we can do to prevent it.
Volunteer for Research Studies
This is your chance to contribute to a deeper, better understanding of dementia symptoms, as well as helping to redefine best practices of care. Volunteer today.