Dementia HIT News
Research study aims to improve dementia assessments for diverse communities in Bristol
UWE Bristol has launched a research project aimed at transforming the assessment and diagnosis…
Dementia HIT 2023-24
Piloting ways to improve dementia care 2023-24 saw the completion of pilot projects aiming to…
Gardening sessions are ‘highlight of week’ for dementia patients and BRI staff
For those living with dementia, a stay in hospital can be a difficult time with…
Dementia service providers explore developments in diagnosis and treatment
Providers of dementia services in health and social care from across the region joined the…
Can looking after teeth and gums protect against dementia?
People with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment are already taking part in research…
Finding common ground: Bristol Health Partners Conference 2023
More than 100 delegates joined us for our annual conference on 17 October 2023 which,…
‘Fastball’ test to detect Alzheimer’s earlier gets major £1.5 million funding boost
A simple but revolutionary test to improve early detection for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease could…
Chinese Community Wellbeing Society promotes continence health as part of sessions for members living with dementia
The Chinese Community Wellbeing Society, based in Bristol, is promoting the benefits of engaging…
Dementia HIT co-director publishes two new books
Two new books by Dementia HIT co-director Dr Gary Christopher have been published by Routledge.
‘I am human too’: South Asian older women’s group records song to raise awareness of dementia
An older women’s group run in Bristol by Dhek Bhal has recorded a song called…
Dementia HIT 2022-23
Piloting innovative dementia projects The HIT secured more than three quarters of a…
