Michelle Heward @mheward1 - Bluesky Profile

Michelle Heward

@mheward1.bsky.social

Lecturer/Deputy Co-lead Ageing and Dementia Research Centre Bournemouth Uni Researching ageing and dementia: digital technologies and innovation, workforce development, inclusive and engaging environments, and co-production and user involvement.

41 Followers | 68 Following | 5 Posts | Joined: 01.05.2025 | 1.4943

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Fantastic event yesterday to launch TOMATO project resources supporting #nutrition and #dementia at home.

I’ve enjoyed being academic lead for the patient and public involvement group providing useful feedback including suggesting addition of a ‘handy’ guide.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/pro...

25.07.2025 08:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Michelle Heward thanks @britishgerontology.bsky.social for Averil Osborn participatory research fund which supported Ageing in a Digital World project @mheward1.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @bsgtechagesig.bsky.social

27.06.2025 08:31 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Great to be at the #agewithoutlimits event today in Kinson Community Centre sharing our @britishgerontology.bsky.social funded #ageing in a #digital world research and opportunities for people to be part of our research participation group
@buresearch.bsky.social @bcpcouncil.bsky.social

10.06.2025 11:29 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you to everyone who attended our round table event on 7th May 2025 exploring "Ageing in a Digital World".

Attendees viewed the research project photo exhibition and participated in discussions, sharing thoughts and ideas 📸❤️

Thanks to @britishgerontology.bsky.social for funding this project

14.05.2025 21:30 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

GeckoEngage

We have launched a new video-based dementia training series designed to support anyone wishing to use the Dementia Education And Learning Through Simulation 2 (DEALTS2) training materials in their own dementia training. 🎉❤️

To access you need to complete this form: app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod...

13.05.2025 21:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Discover a powerful collection of photographs co-created by older adults & researchers, capturing personal stories about navigating the digital age bit.ly/42CFzzU

🗓️ Until 8 May, weekdays 8am-5pm.
📍 Atrium Gallery, Poole House, Talbot Campus

30.04.2025 14:11 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Photo exhibition – Ageing in a digital world

Come and browse until 8 May, 8am-5pm. Atrium Gallery, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University.

We are showcasing the benefits and hurdles of ageing in a digital world from the stories of older adults.

Contact: adrc@bournemouth.ac.uk

02.05.2025 08:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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