Volunteers needed for dementia study

Hospice Isle of Man is looking for people with dementia to participate in a study investigating the use of a memory app.

The study, run by the Scholl Academic Centre, would require participants to use the Memory Lane Games app which aims to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers.

They will be asked to use the app, which uses memory and distraction activities, at least once a week and together with their carer will have four visits from researchers over a six month period. 

Hospice needs 30 volunteers who are 65 and over and have a diagnosis of mild or moderate dementia. 

Anyone interesting in taking part can contact research@hospice.org.im