Researching Inequalities in Dementia Care

Adam Smith speaks with four researchers from The University of Liverpool, dedicated to better understanding (and then addressing) Inequalities in Dementia Care.This weeks guests are Dr Clarissa Giebel, Senior Research Fellow, PhD students James Watson and Thais Caprioli and Research Associate Laura Prato all from University of Liverpool.When we think of inequalities, we most focus on disparities in access, quality, and treatment. However, this is a complex topic inequality in this podcast we discuss the work of our four guests and what they have discovered working in the UK, covering:Diagnosis: People from ethnic minorities, lower socioeconomic backgrounds and those living in rural areas may be less likely to receive a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia.Access to care: People with dementia and their caregivers may face challenges in accessing appropriate support and services, including specialist services, community support and respite care.Quality of care: The quality of care received by people with dementia may vary depending on where they live and their personal circumstances, such as their financial resources and social support. It may also be affected by the care pathway of the individual organisation treating them.Caregiver burden: Caregivers of people with dementia often experience high levels of stress, financial strain, and social isolation, particularly if they have limited support – and issue that worsened during the pandemic.Addressing these inequalities in dementia care requires a multi-faceted approach that considers social, economic, cultural, and systemic factors – which is the next step and challenge in turning research into action.--A transcript of this show, links and show notes and profile on all our guests are available on our website at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk.If you prefer to watch rather than listen, you will find a video version of this podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and on our website.Leave us a tip:https://dementia-researcher.captivate.fm/supportFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/https://www.twitter.com/demrescommunityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.socialDownload and Register with our Community App:https://www.onelink.to/dementiaresearcherWe gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders: Alzheimer’s Association, Race Against Dementia, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the producers, funders, or sponsors.Subscribe to our sister show 'Dementia Researcher The Blogs':https://podfollow.com/dementia-researcher-blogs