NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Ageing

Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment

by Web team (DM) | Jan 5, 2024 | Dementia, Digital, Falls, Publications

Evaluating evidence for technologies aiming to reduce falls and fall risk for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

Scoping for a return-on-investment tool for dementia

by Web team (LB) | May 31, 2023 | Dementia, Economics, Past projects, Prevention

Analysing evidence to determine whether it would be feasible to build a return on investment tool to support local commissioning decisions around investing in reducing the risk of dementia.

The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | May 31, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Digital, Economics, Long term conditions

A series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.

The impact of Care Act easements under the Coronavirus Act 2020

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

During the COVID-19 pandemic, carers over the age of 70 with spouses or partners living with dementia and residing at home have faced several challenges.

The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia – Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Dementia, Digital, Falls, Past projects, Prevention

To inform the previously planned national Dementia Strategy and NHSX development, the PRU was asked to undertake a series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.