Alzhimer’s Society Cymru & Commisynydd Iaith Gymreg /Welsh Language Commissioner.(2018). Gofal Dementia Siaradwyr Cymraeg/ Welsh Speakers’ Dementia Care.

  • Catrin Jones (Participant)

    Impact: Health/Quality of life

    Description of impact

    Contributed as invited round table member and quoted in report commissioned jointly by Alzheimer's Society and Welsh Language Commissioner

    Impact Summary for the General Public

    Report launched November 2017 with national press reports. CHJ invited March 2018 to join task and finish group to look at implementing report recommendations.

    Description of the underpinning research

    Clare et al (2014) comparing bilingual and monolingual individuals as they presented to Memory clinic. Jones (2018) research briefing for the Assembly.

    Beneficiaries and reach of impact

    Individuals living with dementia who have Welsh as their first and possibly only language as the dementia progresses
    Impact statusPotential
    Category of impactHealth/Quality of life