HOMESIDE: a research study exploring the effects of music and reading interventions for people living with dementia

HOMESIDE is a large international research study being run by The University of Melbourne under International Project Leader Professor Felicity Baker, which is exploring the effects of music and reading/word-based interventions for people living with dementia and their family caregivers. 

The interventions are designed to be personalised to each person’s preferences and needs, and delivered by the family caregivers, who are trained and supported by health professionals throughout the 6-month study. It is hoped that that the interventions will offer opportunities for people with dementia and their family caregivers to share meaningful moments together and give caregivers tools that can help in the care and management of their loved ones.  

The study is online which means consumers and carers across Australia can participate and recruitment is open until mid 2022.

Watch this video for more information and visit the website here.