Learning Disability and Dementia Webinar

Are you currently supporting someone with a learning disability and dementia? Would you like to find out more about approaches to dementia research with people who have a learning disability? This webinar, delivered by Professor Karen Watchman, will look at research conducted at the University of Stirling including:

• Life through a Lens – implementing non drug support for people with a learning disability and dementia; a study that also included people with a learning disability as co-researchers.
• Stand by Me – co-designed research with couples who have a learning disability when one partner is affected by a dementia.
• Life Story Work evaluation – strategies to help families plan ahead alongside their older relative with a learning disability.

Read a selection of Karen's blogs:

• Mythbusting guide to Down's syndrome and dementia
• Dementia affects everyone differently
• Care homes and learning disability: yes or no?

*This webinar will be recorded and made available onilne after the event.