Supporting the impact of dementia in rural Wales

该奖学金的目的是为那些患有痴呆症的人，包括罕见的痴呆症，特别是那些生活在威尔士农村的人，填补研究空白。估计表明，农村地区痴呆症患者人数的增长（44%）高于威尔士其他地区（31%；工作组，2011年）。然而，关于威尔士农村痴呆症影响的当代研究明显缺乏（阿尔茨海默氏症协会，2016）。该项目确定痴呆症患者和罕见痴呆症患者及其家庭的支助需求，并探讨为家庭护理人员提供一揽子技能培训的可行性。

The objective of this studentship is to respond to research gaps for those with a dementia, including rare dementias, especially those living in rural Wales. Estimates suggest the increases in the number of people living with a dementia are higher for rural areas (44%) than the rest of Wales (31%; WG, 2011). Yet there is a notable absence of contemporary research about the impact of dementia in rural Wales (Alzheimer's Society, 2016). The project identify the support needs for people with dementia and rare dementias and their families and explore the feasibility of a skills training package for family carers.