Barriers and enablers to social participation in people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia and their supporters

Project: Research

Project Details

Layman's description

Older adults with cognitive impairment and their supporters often experience social isolation. Social isolation is associated with increased depression, anxiety, loneliness, and the development and progression of cognitive impairment. However, there is limited understanding of barriers and enablers to social participation, and ways to address isolation in these populations. The study I’m conducting with Macquarie University ECR Enabling Scheme (EES) funding aims to identify these barriers and facilitators in both consumers and supporters using a survey and focus groups. The findings will be used to develop interventions to reduce isolation.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date30/03/2331/12/23