Thirst for Knowledge: Hydration & Dementia
In this podcast Dr Anna Volkmer engages in a captivating discussion with a panel of researchers and experts from the University of East Anglia and Age UK. The focus? Hydration \u2013 a seemingly simple yet profoundly impactful aspect of well-being, especially for older individuals and those living with dementia.\n--\nSharing their research, learning and efforts to deliver practical changes are:\nEllice Parkinson, PhD Student. With a background in clinical psychology and working in Huntington\u2019s disease but having now worked in dementia research for almost 10 years, and now focussed on Hydration care of older people, and people living with dementia (and quickly approaching the final year of her PhD at UEA).\n\nDan Skipper, CEO of Age UK Norwich. Dan is an active part of a range of forums focusing on improving the quality of later life in the city and county, including Norwich Older People\u2019s Forum, Norfolk Older People\u2019s Strategic Partnership, and the Norwich Institute of Healthy Ageing.\n\nAmy Zile, PhD Student whose work is focussed on Hydration in older adults who live in the community. Mental health and wellbeing of students and academic staff.\n\nDr Florence Jimoh, Senior Knowledge Exchange Associate passionate about hydration in older adults who are at increased risk of dehydration due to physiological and cognitive changes. Her research has involved working with stakeholders to develop a Drinks Diary that some care home residents can use to monitor their fluid intake.\n--\n\nAs we age, maintaining proper hydration becomes more crucial than ever, with far-reaching effects on physical health, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. When it comes to individuals grappling with dementia, the significance of hydration takes on an even more intricate dimension. Join us as we dive into the intricate tapestry of hydration science and its intersection with aging and dementia \u2013 and most importantly, exploring the research undertaken by this group to understand and address the challenges.\n\nResources discussed:\n\nImproving drinking for people living with dementia in care homes - Access to the FREE dehydration awareness posters for public and clinical areas - https://bit.ly/44kIudY \n\nUEA Hydrate Group - Access to the FREE DrinkIt resources and information about the UEA Hydrate Group - https://bit.ly/3shiJ0V \n--\n\nFull biographies on all our guests and a transcript can be found on our website https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk \n--\n\nLike what you hear? Please review, like, and share our podcast - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode \u2013 and if you prefer to watch rather than listen, you\u2019ll find a video version of this podcast with full captions on our YouTube Channel \n--\n\nThis podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer\u2019s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support.