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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie’s work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

ºù«Ӱҵ is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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Prestigious Fellowship Awarded to Advance Healthy Ageing Research

Dan Hayman has been awarded the The Dunhill Medical Trust Early Career Fellowship, a prestigious opportunity supporting early career researchers in the field of healthy ageing.
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New paper highlights how musical interactions can support relationships for people living with dementia

Researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have reassessed the goals of music interactions for people with dementia.
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New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified a new link between air pollution and water quality with multimorbidity.
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World Health Day 2023 – Celebrating research at The Healthy Lifespan Institute

To celebrate World Health Day, we are shining the spotlight on pioneering and leading research that has been carried out by ºù«Ӱҵ University’s Healthy Lifespan Institute.
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Anti-age discrimination policies are failing in the workplace

A case study of UK policy revealed current anti-age discrimination policies are not being implemented as intended and therefore neglecting those they are supposed to help.

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Join us for The Art of Healthy Lifespans

Join us at The Art of Healthy Lifespans for a series of inclusive events and exhibitions showcasing the role of art and creativity in understanding and enhancing health and well-being across the life course.

Free and open to all.