Altered sense of identity in dementia: cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

People with dementia commonly experience changes in their sense of identity, causing significant distress for the individual and their families. This project will investigate these changes comprehensively, determining their contributing factors and how they relate to dementia’s effect on the brain. Outcomes from this project will improve understanding of the experience of the person with dementia, informing personalised care and enhancing the quality of patient-carer relationships.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $108,902.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cognitive assessment | dementia | functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) | neuroimaging | neuropsychology