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Exploring how Age is Represented within Contemporary Video Games
We often talk about the importance of an individual’s life story and understanding what activities people enjoy doing. Any activity could be meaningful; it could be anything from hanging up the washing to taking the dog for a walk or reading books through to playing video games. DSDC is an advocate for understading what individual’s enjoy doing and supporting them to maintain these hobbies and activities - or even try new ones! University of Stirling PhD student, Eve Maynard, is taking this to another level. Eve is looking at how digital / video games might support wellbeing for those over age 65. As part of this, Eve has found some very interesting information, in addition to some potential barriers for older adults.
Dementia UK Admiral Nurses
Hear from Gemma Conway and Julie Reid, as they introduce Dementia UK and the role of Dementia Specialist Admiral Nurses in this recorded webinar below. They share the range of support services available across the UK and specifically in Scotland. These services are here for anyone who is affected by a dementia.
University of Stirling Health Sciences Week
Our Health Sciences Week offers dynamic academic sessions taught by experts in their field and a rich cultural and social experience. Running 6 - 13 June 2026.
Transformation of a private residence into a dementia-friendly apartment
Over the last ten years, the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling, has had the privilege of working with the Stewart Family to support the use of non-pharmacological interventions for Lady Helen Stewart, wife of F1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE. Lady Helen was diagnosed with a dementia in 2014, and the Stewart Family have strived to provide Lady Helen with interventions that support her to maintain independence as her dementia progresses.
Learning Disability and Dementia
Watch Professor Karen Watchman’s webinar on Learning Disability and Dementia.
In-person workshop on technology and living well with a dementia
We would like to invite people with lived experience of a dementia to take part in an in-person workshop at the University of Stirling focused on how technology can better support people living with dementia and those who care for them.
Meaningful Connection & Engagement in Person-Centred Dementia Care
Effective dementia care training begins with a fundamental shift in perspective: moving from task-focused routines to person-led approaches that prioritise meaningful connection. This isn't simply about being kind—it's about developing specific skills and understanding that transform how we engage with people living with a dementia.
IMPACT Team Scotland
The Scottish IMPACT team are based at the University of Stirling and support projects across Scotland including two current projects that are working with organisations that support people with dementia.
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective
The University of Stirling is pleased to share a new open-access article. Developed through the DesHCA research project (Designing homes for healthy cognitive ageing), the paper presents an empirically grounded theory of change for scaling cognitively supportive home design.
Gaming and the over 65’s
Digital/video games are big business. In 2024, the video games industry was reportedly worth almost USD$300 billion globally, with an estimated 3.2 billion players worldwide. The consumer base of the gaming market is becoming increasingly diverse, with women now making up an estimated 48% of players. However, most gamers remain young, for example adults aged 65+ make up just 6% of the player population in the US.
“I want people to see me, not my dementia”
A Stirling woman is making it her mission to bust the myths surrounding dementia – and her journey has just earned her a national award. Joan Lyon, 75, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago after her sister picked up Joan’s lapses in memory. Since then, she has not only maintained her independence – including living on her own – but she has used her diagnosis for the good.
Gold for North View (Blossom Ward)
Congratulations to North View (Blossoms Ward) for their Gold Audit Accreditation!
Participatory Approaches in Dementia Policy and Practice
We are excited to launch a new online course to help you develop skills in co-production and participatory approaches. The course has been created for people and organisations in any sector who are supporting people with dementia and their families and will equip you with the know-how to work collaboratively with people with dementia and their supporters to improve care and support.
Strengthening Education in Dementia-Inclusive Design: The ADEPT Study
As populations age, the environments in which we live, work, and receive care increasingly determine wellbeing and independence. Thoughtful design can support orientation, autonomy, and dignity for people living with a dementia - yet these insights still struggle to reach mainstream professional education.
Palliative Care Needs Rounds Webinar
In the UK, many care home residents face their final months without the vital support of hospice teams – which can lead to unnecessary distress for them and their families. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Finalists - Great British Care Awards (Scotland)
DSDC is thrilled to share that we are finalists in TWO categories for the Regional Great British Care Awards 2025! We have been nominated within the categories of Workforce Development Award and Co-Production Category.
How and why do Needs Rounds work?
In the UK, many care home residents face their final months without the vital support of hospice teams – which can lead to unnecessary distress for them and their families. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Volunteers Needed - Products in Dementia Care
We all use hundreds of products every day and often give little thought to the specific design of them or the impact it can have on our daily living, for example from flooring and lighting through to cutlery and cars. Some products we don't even use for their initial intended purpose.
Dementia and Rehabilitation: Let’s Change Our Perspective
In response to the Alzheimer’s Disease International Report 2025 - Reimaging life with dementia - the power of rehabilitation. Our Senior Dementia Consultant Dave Wilson-Wynne brings together some of the recommendations and explores, what rehabilitation in dementia really means for us.
