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Asked by anon-188271 to Nadine on 7 Nov 2018.
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Nadine Mirza answered on 7 Nov 2018:
I like this question- very thoughtful.
The overall impact of the interviews is that it takes the voices of the people with dementia- their opinions and feelings and experiences- and uses this to design things to help them in the way they want it to. For example, leaflets that explain therapy for dementia or special training that helps hospital and clinic staff treat them better. Since this stuff is being made for them it’s only fair they should get a say in how they’re made.
People with dementia has said this has made them feel valued, empowered and respected, to have their opinion count through these interviews. Some have also felt very proud of themselves at being interviewed and for some it feels like an accomplishment.
Hope this answers your question!
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Comments
anon-188271 commented on :
Thank you for answering my question it helped me understand how you can help people with dementia.
Nadine commented on :
I’m so glad that it did and yours was a very important question. it does my heart good to see people who a genuine interest in this disease and helping people with it.
anon-188129 commented on :
what first made you interested to study dimentia?
Nadine commented on :
My interest initially started because the country was showing massive interest in it. Around the time I had to pick an area for research for my masters dementia was (and still is!) pretty high on the UKs priority list. It’s ’cause it’s the leading cause of death right now with no cure. The dementia for dementia researchers and educators was quite big and because I’ve always been interested not just in the mind, but also the brain which holds it, I naturally got interested. Overtime, seeing others develop dementia, including those in my own family, it only grew my interest more.