During the COVID-19 pandemic, carers over the age of 70 with spouses or partners living with dementia and residing at home have faced several challenges.
Category: Past projects
Factors associated with unmet need
One and a half million people aged 65 and over in the UK are estimated to have an unmet need for support that enables them to live independently in the community.
The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia – Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia
To inform the previously planned national Dementia Strategy and NHSX development, the PRU was asked to undertake a series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.
Supported Housing
Looking at older people who live in supported housing
The effectiveness of PPE in reducing the transmission of COVID-19 in health and social care settings
A rapid review of the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) in reducing the transmission of COVID-19 in health and social care settings.
Women’s Health
A series of focus groups with women aged 65+ to understand their priorities for women’s health.
Older people’s alcohol use during COVID-19
Exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic affected older people’s alcohol use, and how they can be supported to make healthier decisions about their drinking.
Physical activity – life course trajectories and patterns of strength in the UK
Looking at strength across the lifecourse
Family visits to care homes: experiences and perspectives on policies and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
A summary of UK research into visits to care homes during the pandemic
Cost effective interventions in preventing, reversing or slowing the progression of frailty
We aimed to identify the interventions that are (cost) effective in preventing, reversing or slowing progression of frailty.
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