What is it like to have advanced dementia? Using remote measurement of EEG and physiological markers of sleep, arousal and awareness in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease

Project Code

MRCNMH25Ex Huntley 

Research Theme

Neuroscience & Mental Health

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Summary

What is it like to have advanced dementia?  How do changes in sleep and awareness impact the behaviour and quality of life of people living with advanced dementia?  How can we be sure that our interventions are making a genuinely positive difference?  This PhD project will address these fundamental questions by translating recent breakthroughs in cognitive neuroscience to improve understanding of sleep disturbance, awareness, and the care needs of people with advanced dementia. It will use state-of-the-art EEG, physiological and behavioural biomarkers of sleep, awareness, and emotional response to provide a unique understanding of advanced dementia. 

Lead Supervisor

Associate Clinical Professor Jonathan Huntley

Lead Supervisor Email

j.d.huntley@exeter.ac.uk

University Affiliation

Exeter