Dementia Researcher Blogs26 Apr 2025

Emily Spencer - Retreat, Regroup, Rewrite

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

In her new blog, Emily shares how a writing retreat provided a vital lifeline during a difficult time balancing research and parenting. Amid exhaustion, doubts, and a heavy workload, Emily found renewed confidence, rest, and extraordinary productivity during three days of silent writing. Her honest reflection highlights the value of protected time and reminds us that even small breaks can restore belief in ourselves and our work.

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

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-retreat-regroup-rewrite/

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Emily Spencer is a PhD Student at University College London looking at improving how GPs communicate with people with dementia and their family carers about their future care. Emily previous had a 5 year career break to pursue a career as a musician, and has previously undertaken research on improving the care people with dementia receive from their GP practice, as well as end-of-life and palliative care provision in the community. Emily is also a new mum and will be writing about her experiences navigating motherhood and a research career.

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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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