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I am a PhD student based in the division of Human Communication, Development and Hearing.

Biography

'Improving quality of life through addressing communication needs for people in residential care living with dementia.' PhD project funded by the Alzheimer’s Society (2020):

Many older people living in care homes are affected by both dementia and hearing impairments. However, hearing impairment is often undiagnosed and untreated in care homes, particularly in residents with dementia. Untreated hearing impairment can not only lead to communication problems and social isolation, but it has been shown to exacerbate the symptoms of dementia. By utilizing personal sound amplification devices as an accessible therapeutic intervention within the care homes, we aim to support those living with both dementia and hearing impairment. This project works directly with care home residents, their relatives and care home staff in order to improve communication and quality of life, minimize dementia-related symptoms and raise awareness of the effects of hearing impairment.

Project Supervisors:

Dr Rebecca Millman, Dr Piers Dawes, Professor Chris Armitage, Professor Iracema Leroi

 

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of York

1 Sep 20171 Sep 2018

Award Date: 1 Sep 2018

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Psychology with Neuropsychology, Bangor University

1 Sep 20141 Sep 2017

Award Date: 1 Sep 2017

Keywords

  • Dementia
  • Hearing Loss
  • Social Care
  • Care Homes
  • cognitive impairment

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