Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Dementia
Report on the outcomes of a research into non-pharmacological interventions for dementia, funded by ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Grand Challenges and the University of Hong Kong.
11 June 2018
Dr Aimee Spector (Reader in Clinical Psychology, ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Clinical, Educational & Heath Psychology) and Dr Gloria Wong (Assistant Professor, HKU Department of Social Work and Social Administration) received funding for their collaboration: HKU and ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ leading innovations in non-pharmacological interventions for dementia.
This award provided funding to develop a solid partnership between The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ (×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳) in dementia research.
“A key focus is my link with Hong Kong University. I was fortunate to receive funding from ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Grand Challenges for the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳-HKU Strategic partnership fund, to develop a solid partnership between ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ and HKU in leading innovations in non-pharmacological interventions for dementia. Dr Aimee Spector, ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Clinical, Educational & Heath Psychology
2nd International CST Conference
Representatives came from the UK, US, Denmark, New Zealand, Singapore, Italy, Brazil, Beijing, Taiwan, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The event is aimed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and development of collaborations across disciplines and sectors. The 2nd International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Conference was chaired by Dr Aimee Spector (×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳) and Dr Gloria Hoi-yan Wong (HKU).
“Drs Spector and Wong, working with other ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ and HKU colleagues,  have made strong progress in their collaboration, supported by one of the two inaugural year (2016-17) HKU-×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ joint awards. Their partnership is on track to generate a set of pilot international multicentre research data that will lead to at least two international peer-reviewed journal papers and one successful joint institute research grant proposal to support a long term partnership. Evidence generated from the research will be translated into guidelines and policy briefs to inform and lobby policymakers around the globe in implementing best practice in dementia care. Dr Ian Scott. Director of ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Grand Challenges & Cross-Disciplinary DevelopmentÂ