Stirling researchers to transform housing design for dementia
Experts at the University of Stirling are leading a major new research project – with the support of international partners including the dementia care foundation established by the Queen of Sweden – to create future-proof housing to meet the needs of the world’s ageing population. Led by Professor Alison Bowes, the project, ‘Designing Homes for […]
Cognitive impairment research project to help improve lives by increasing contact with nature
New research project ENLIVEN will help older people living with cognitive impairment – including dementia – to be more active and independent and experience a better quality of life through increasing their contact with the natural environment. Read article from Exeter University
Stirling secures £1.6m to connect older people
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has been awarded £1.6m of funding to improve access to online resources for older people in a bid to boost health. The three-year project, led by the University of Stirling’s Professor Catherine Hennessy and supported by Professor Richard Haynes and Professor Anna Whittaker, will bring together academics from three of […]
New funding awarded to tackle social isolation as we age through digital innovation
An interdisciplinary team from across the University of Bristol, has received funding for the ‘Connecting through culture as we age: digital innovation for healthy ageing’ project as part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Health Ageing Challenge Social, Behavioural and Design Research Programme (SBDRP). Read the article from Bristol University