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The Music Detective

Andy Lownes may have an intriguing job title but his mission is actually very simple. Working for the dementia charity Playlist for Life, the Music Detective wants to provide the tools to unlock the unique power of music to help those living with dementia. Writing for The Herald, he explains … I STUDIED mining engineering […]

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How smart homes could help people with dementia continue to live independently

In this article, Dorothy Monekosso, Professor of Computer Science at Leeds Beckett University, discusses how greater use of technology in the home has enormous potential to help people living with dementia…. You might already have what’s often called a “smart home”, with your lights or music connected to voice-controlled technology such as Alexa or Siri. But when […]

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