Grant Gibson, University of Stirling (IMAGE)

University of Stirling

Grant Gibson, University of Stirling

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Dr. Grant Gibson's team will research how the pandemic is affecting staff in small, local, community-based organisations which provide vital support services to vulnerable groups, including older people with dementia. People with dementia are particularly vulnerable to the health risks posed by COVID-19, and the isolating effects of social distancing measures -- including the withdrawal of their usual support activities.

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