The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study
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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
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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...
The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study | University of West London
The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study: Understanding the support needs of African and African-Caribbean people living with dementia and their care partners and families: identifying inclusive s...
www.uwl.ac.uk
“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
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
@alzheimereurope.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
July 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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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
July 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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🕐 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...
Small Research Project Funding | EMPOWER Dementia Network+
empowerdementia.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“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!
@giam-uwl.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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🌟 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
May 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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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
May 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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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.

Download here: buff.ly/i8XFZyS

#Ageing #OlderPeople #PositiveAgeing #Age #OlderAge
April 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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
May 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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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...
Buy tickets – Dementia Studio
buytickets.at
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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
May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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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.
April 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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...
The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study | University of West London
The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study: Understanding the support needs of African and African-Caribbean people living with dementia and their care partners and families: identifying inclusive s...
www.uwl.ac.uk
April 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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🎥 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
April 10, 2025 at 6:45 AM