Our Ageing & Dementia Research Centre (ADRC) at Bournemouth University (BU) brings together cross-faculty research expertise in areas of ageing and dementia. At a time when our population is living longer and often with long-term conditions including dementia, the centre’s research significantly impacts on theory, education and professional practice.
The aim of the ADRC is to use the team’s collective expertise to develop person-centred research which will improve the lives of older adults, their families and professionals working to support them. Our research falls under two themes (i) Dementia and Neurological Conditions and (ii) Healthy Ageing. Each topic builds on a wealth of research knowledge and projects already taking place at BU.
The ADRC is led by Dr Michele Board and Dr Susan Dewhurst, supported by staff and students from the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science & Technology.
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Our research themes
Our research falls within two broad themes - dementia and neurological conditions, and healthy ageing. Expand the menu below to find out more about our research within these areas.
Research theme one: Dementia and neurological conditions
Dementia education
Working with marginalised groups with dementia
Nutritional support
Ageing and dementia friendly environments
Digital technology and innovation
Parkinson's and stroke
Research theme two: Healthy ageing
Nutrition
Frailty
Fall prevention
Women's health
Exercise and ageing
ADRC community hub
We aim to make a difference to society through our research.
We regularly collaborate with those with lived experience, our local community, and professionals working in industry and across health and social care.
ADRC Resources
Our research often leads us to create resources that may be of interest to researchers, professionals, students, and members of the public.
Here we share those resources with you - click the dropdown menu below to access content and materials produced by the ADRC team.
Education and training materials
Articles
Podcasts
Videos
Blogs from the ADRC
- Dr Shanti Farrington presenting on dementia Wed, 10 Apr 2024
- Dementia Care and the dog cafe Tue, 26 Mar 2024
- ADRC coffee morning group identifies research priorities Thu, 20 Jul 2023
- Filming day for the DEALTS2 instructional video for dementia trainers Sun, 09 Jul 2023
- Ageing and Dementia Research Forum – 29th June – Digital Health Coaching DIALOR Wed, 28 Jun 2023