Dr Suraj Samtani, a researcher at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), is leading a team of researchers from UNSW Sydney, University of Queensland, and Silverchain. Their task is to find out how to help older adults maintain or enhance their social engagement and well-being.
Silverchain is one of Australia’s largest aged care providers and provide services for over 21,000 older adults in the community. The project is funded by a Dementia Australia Research Foundation fellowship awarded to Dr Samtani.
Dr Samtani’s goal is to help older adults with cognitive concerns feel more confident in social situations, feel connected and happier, and potentially improve their quality of life.
Benefits of joining the study?
connect with others
maintain or enhance your confidence by engaging with others in a small group setting
get access to free healthy ageing webinars from UNSW Sydney
You can take part if you:
are aged 55+
have noticed changes in your memory or thinking OR have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia
feel lonely sometimes
can join online sessions using a computer or tablet
can do basic daily activities without help
can have conversations in English
can see and hear well (with glasses or hearing aid/s if needed)
do not have a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis or bipolar disorder)
life expectancy is over 12 months
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