Deaf Dementia vlogs

In this vlog, Dr. Emma Ferguson-Coleman introduces herself and explains her area of research.

Here, Dr. Ferguson-Coleman explains why she has chosen this area of research and her experiences with mental health and dementia.

Dr. Ferguson-Coleman talks about how dementia can affect how a deaf person with the condition communicates with other people. She also shares some tips to ensure calm and steady communication between a deaf person with dementia and their carers/loved ones.

Here, Dr. Ferguson-Coleman shares communication tips for carers who are caring for deaf people with dementia, including how to ensure that deaf people with dementia feel comfortable and supported. 

Dr. Ferguson-Coleman shares gestural tips for carers and loved ones to ensure that a deaf person with dementia feel like they are being cared for and listened to. 

In this vlog, Dr. Ferguson-Coleman talks about deaf culture and lifestyle because it may have a big impact on how a deaf person with dementia communicates with their carers and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Ferguson-Coleman recommends that healthcare professionals and carers visit this website if they want more information: University College London Hospitals: Cognitive Disorders Unit

Dr. Ferguson-Coleman explains that support for deaf people with dementia is lacking in the UK but she says that there are few places they can go to look for support.

Click to visit BDA Scotland's webpage about deaf dementia:  BDA Scotland: Dementia

In this vlog, Dr. Ferguson-Coleman shares her hopes for the future and what she wishes to see soon.