The Development of the Dance Smart Intervention: A Céilí Dance Exercise Intervention for People Living With Dementia and Their Care Partners (Dance Smart Intervention)

by | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dance is a form of exercise that engages motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills (Charras et al., 2020). Céilí dance is a traditional Irish social dance offering physical and psychological health benefits, with the added benefit of a...

“It’s Not like It’s Going to Get Better – I Might Need More Assistance”: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring the Evolving Needs of Care Partners of People with Dementia

by | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Holistic, integrated, and ongoing post-diagnostic care is essential to address the progressive cognitive and functional decline experienced by people living with dementia, as well as the psychosocial and emotional needs of their care...

“It Really Brought me in, Zoned me in, and Kept me There”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Carers’ and Volunteers’ Experiences of a Narrative Based, Dementia-Focused Virtual Reality Film

by | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia is a growing global health challenge, with informal carers providing the majority of dementia-related care, and volunteers playing a crucial role in offering additional support. Both groups frequently report feeling underprepared to...