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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study

@acestudy.bsky.social

Research seeking to understand experiences of African and Caribbean people - who are experiencing memory problems - of seeking support, and existing social care provision at four sites #Dementia #Alzheimer's #African #Caribbean #SocialCare #Ethnography

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β€œThey used to slam them dominoes down when they knew they’d won! It was LOUD, and they were shouting and laughing. My father and my uncles. Them were the tiiiiimes!” Marking #BlackHistoryMonth we hosted the Reminiscence Room exhibition and stepped back in time with local older people & care partners

06.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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22.10.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all UWL staff, students and invited guests - come to the CE student social space Tues 28 Oct and step back in time with the Reminiscence Room exhibition. This 1960s Caribbean living room's part of an event for older people living with dementia + care partners & we're opening to you for a day

22.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing 3 days @ #35AEC with @giam-uwl.bsky.social colleagues. @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social shared findings from our evidence review which were co-produced together w/ people living w/ dementia, family members & care partners
@alzheimereurope.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social

09.10.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That's a wrap! Two successful events, co-producing higher-level findings for our systematic review - with people living with dementia, family members & care partners
@shabanaroscoe.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @giam-uwl.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social

28.07.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great co-production event yesterday at the Nubian Life Centre with 18 African & Caribbean community members with experience of dementia care, helping us group categories for our systematic review. @acestudy.bsky.social @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social

25.07.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Small Research Project Funding | EMPOWER Dementia Network+

πŸ• Just over 2 weeks left! EOIs open for Small Research Project Fund close on Friday 11th July at 1pm (GMT).

We’re funding small collaborative research projects that address inequalities in dementia care.

πŸ”— Apply now: empowerdementia.co.uk/grants-and-f...

26.06.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last month, we collaborated with local charities to celebrate African heritage through the eyes of the elderly in Ealing. There were fun group chair exercises, food and drink, arts and crafts, henna, knitting, table-top games, and drumming & dance! @giam-uwl.bsky.social

10.06.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEverybody from the beginning seemed quite joyful, quite happy. We had an opportunity to talk to people we hadn’t met before.”

Another joyous and successful ACE Study celebration with our local partners!
@giam-uwl.bsky.social

10.06.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Journal Of Creative Research Methods The Journal of Creative Research Methods is a space for the creative research methods community; it publishes critical and engaged work on creative research methods and welcomes contributions from aut...

This looks to be an excellent new journal from @bupjournals.bsky.social, edited by @sumingkhoo.bsky.social, Harriet Shortt, @sophierwoodward.bsky.social, consulting editor @drhelenkara.bsky.social
#Academic
#ResearchMethods
#Creativity

bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/jou...

08.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

🌟 Join us on June 2 2025, 11:30–12:30 for the launch of the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Small Research Projects Fund!

πŸ’‘ Apply for funding to co-produce inclusive dementia research tackling inequalities in care.

πŸ”— Register here: lnkd.in/er7HCJBW

#DementiaResearch #FundingOpportunity #Inclusivity

08.05.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neurodiversity in Research Webinar This webinar will explore how research projects can better involve neurodiverse individuals by making thoughtful and effective adjustments.

Also, have a look here:
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/neuro...

09.05.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Also presenting at the 'Forging New Connections' event was ACE Study's Principal Investigator Dr Shadreck Mwale - talking about previous events held in collaboration with local community partners + explaining why the research is important and timely #dementia #alzheimers #African #Caribbean #London

02.05.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An age-positive icon showing two older people chatting on a park bench and walking a dog

An age-positive icon showing two older people chatting on a park bench and walking a dog

An age-positive icon showing an older person gardening

An age-positive icon showing an older person gardening

An age-positive icon showing an older person at a cafe using a laptop

An age-positive icon showing an older person at a cafe using a laptop

An age-positive icon showing an older person riding a bike

An age-positive icon showing an older person riding a bike

Are you looking for age-positive icons to use for your digital or print work?

We have a set that you can download on our website that represent older people in a positive light.

Download here: buff.ly/i8XFZyS

#Ageing #OlderPeople #PositiveAgeing #Age #OlderAge

24.04.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Call for Presentations for UK Dementia Congress 2025 is now open - Deadline 1 June 2025.
We welcome proposals from everyone in the wide #dementia community. Information and application form can be found at: buff.ly/C3iZG8e

01.05.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Buy tickets – Dementia Studio

Dementia-Friendly Music Night for all the family May 9th 7-10pm Royal British Legion Hall, 16 Hall Croft, Beeston NG9 1EL. Cabaret, sing along, dancing! Raffle, bar &samosas. parking on site. Fundraiser for Sporting Memories, Book online buytickets.at/dementiastud...

01.05.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ACE Study team thoroughly enjoyed the Geller Insitute of Ageing and Memory's 'Forging New Connections' event - presenting past and ongoing research projects and building new collaborations with the local West London community #dementia #WestLondon #UniversityofWestLondon #community #Ealing

01.05.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Researchers at the University of Liverpool are investigating the support available for athletes living with young-onset dementia. They are looking for people who have participated in high-impact sports to contribute to their study.

Read More: buff.ly/cWYQceg
@liverpooluni.bsky.social

24.04.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week, we hosted a Policy Lab focused how can we reduce the most significant inequalities in care for people living with dementia and their families who need greater support. Thank you everyone for contributing to such an impactful day of meaningful discussions and actionable insights.

01.04.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study | University of West London The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study: Understanding the support needs of African and African-Caribbean people living with dementia and their care partners and families: identifying inclusive s...

Hello Bluesky! πŸ‘‹

Welcome to The ACE Study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social

Between 2025-2027, we’re hearing the experiences of African & Caribbean people – who are experiencing memory problems – of seeking support, and observing existing care provision

Find out more πŸ‘‡
www.uwl.ac.uk/research/res...

10.04.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ₯ Missed our β€˜Culturally Meaningful Engagement in Dementia Care’ webinar?

You can catch the full recording now on our YouTube channel πŸ‘‡
buff.ly/3ORLN8G

#DementiaCare #Dementia

10.04.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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