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Association for Dementia Studies
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We are an active research and education centre at the University of Worcester. Find us at www.worcester.ac.uk/dementia or email dementia@worc.ac.uk
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Hear about a recent visit to The Clubbie in the latest #ADSBlog as part of our project looking at setting up a Meeting Centre in a hospital. adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/2026/01/22/a...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Have you used any of our dementia-friendly environmental assessment tools or App? Please let us know about any changes you’ve made as a result of carrying out an assessment in a short survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ucw/ref-at
image showing the front covers of the assessment tools spread out, with the icon for the App version in one corner
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Our dementia friendly environmental assessment tools App works on different devices, so use it on the device that suits you www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Why does having dementia make personal care difficult? Find out more in our free resource caringhelp.on.worc.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Image showing a speech bubble with the quote “Providing personal care to someone living with dementia can sometimes trigger behaviours or feelings that are unexpected. Some of these may be related directly to the brain changes occur in dementia. Others may be a result of a person’s life history. Often, it’s a combination of the two” and a QR code to take you to the booklet
January 22, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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4 days to go 📢

🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social
🗓 26 Jan
💷 Free
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Award-winning sessions bringing joy & connection in dementia care.

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Learn about the role that Meeting Centre personnel and governance – and their working practices – can play in the long-term sustainability of a Meeting Centre in this video from our Get Real project. #GetRealStudy youtu.be/Xk4KYiNGpEw
Image showing a still from the video, with Thomas Morton talking in front of pull-up banners relating to the project in the top left corner, a drawn image of a hand supporting a person in the bottom right corner, and text in the other two corners such as giving staff and volunteers the capacity to deliver high quality person-centred practice. Mainly for decoration and to give an indication of what the video looks like
January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Don’t miss out! Our online course on ‘Championing physical activity for people affected by dementia’ will be running again in February. Please see the flyer via this link and get in touch (dementia@worc.ac.uk) to find out more. adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Just completed our Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies? Why not use your credits towards a Professional Development Masters…? www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/post...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Make sure you don’t miss out on Meeting Centre newsletters or key information – join the Meeting Centre mailing list www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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One week to go ⏰

🪧 Burns Gym – Making Fitness Social
🗓 26 Jan | 2–3pm UK
💷 Free
👉 buff.ly/Z62g9SG

Inclusive movement, laughter and connection for people living with dementia.

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Wondering how to make your garden dementia friendly? Have a look at our free booklet which you can download from our website www.worcester.ac.uk/documents/Ma...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Wow! Our Crossing the Line booklets have now been downloaded nearly 20,000 times!!! Thank you, and we hope you are finding them useful. caringhelp.on.worc.ac.uk
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January 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Hear from one of our PhD students in this week’s #ADSBlog as they reflect on their experiences of recruiting participants and research sites adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/2026/01/15/p...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Keep up to date with our newsletters and key information by joining our ADS mailing list www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Our 1st webinar of 2026 will see Burns Gym share how their kilted #fitness sessions bring laughter, movement & connection to #olderpeople.

Join us:
🗓 Mon 26 Jan 2026
⏰ 2–3pm (UK time)

👉 Free sign up: buff.ly/Z62g9SG
👉 Follow us on Eventbrite: buff.ly/VenPGEU

#dementia #socialcare #webinar
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Find out about the role that partnerships, collaboration and links with other organisations, groups and individuals in your community can play in the long-term sustainability of a Meeting Centre. Watch this video from our Get Real project #GetRealStudy youtu.be/E-LlKAitxw8
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January 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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If you’ve just finished one of our #PGCert modules, congratulations! Now that your assignments are out of the way, don’t forget that you are eligible for the Hennell Award www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Want to see the findings from our #DemECH research in one place? We’ve got an infographic for that! Take a look adsdementiablog.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/deme...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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If you’ve heard of Meeting Centres but aren’t quite sure what they are or if they’re for you, have a look at this short video youtu.be/5zQmQW2T3lU
image showing the front cover or a booklet for family carers called ‘We’re all in this together! What do I need to know about Meeting Centres? A guide and top tips for family members and informal carers
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM