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The role of research and community in improving dementia care
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Did you know that every piece of progress we make in dementia care, from understanding risk factors to improving support for families, is shaped by research, and often by people living with dementia and the community?
In this episode of Voices in DREAM, Yashi speaks with Distinguished Professor Emeritus James Vickers, recent past Director of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre (2018-2025), about how research and community participation improves dementia care and outcomes.
Tune in to learn about:
· Why dementia research matters
· The type of research going on at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
· How community involvement shapes knowledge and care
· How research translates into better, person-centred dementia support
If you work in aged care, research, or support someone living with dementia, this episode is a must-listen.