by Linda Birt
Each year several thousand people with dementia take part in vital research as research participants, yet there are few examples of co-research projects in dementia research.
Co-research means people with experience of the condition work alongside academics in all stages of the research process: co-designing studies and co-creating data and results. In the context of dementia, co-research has the potential to actively involve and empower people with dementia and reduce stigma and feelings of isolation.
