Dr Jodi Watt - Textile Arts and Dementia

Dr Jodi Watt - Textile Arts and Dementia

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog, Jodi discusses the role of textile arts in dementia care, highlighting how activities such as quilting and knitting can support memory and motor skills in individuals with dementia. They examine the therapeutic aspects of these crafts, noting their potential to enhance mood and provide a sense of achievement. Jodi draws on personal experiences and research to explore how textile arts can aid in maintaining connections and a sense of identity for those affected by dementia.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-textile-arts-and-dementia/

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Dr Jodi Watt is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Glasgow. Jodi's academic interests are in both healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and they are currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. Previously they worked on understanding structural, metabolic and physiological brain changes with age, as measured using magnetic resonance imaging. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also incredibly interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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