Bournemouth University

Health

Improving protein intake in older adults

Researchers from Bournemouth University have been exploring the reasons why many older people aren't eating as much protein as they should be. Findings from the study could go on to inform strategies to improve protein consumption.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Designing dementia-friendly care homes

As the population ages and demography changes, the U.K. is facing an unprecedented challenge of how to care for and support its older people. While the fact that people are living longer should be celebrated, the flip side ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Orchestra helps boost confidence and mood for those with dementia

A special orchestra for people with dementia has helped boost their confidence and mood, according to a new research project. The orchestra group has been set up by the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) in ...

Other

Running with prosthetic lower-limbs

Researchers at Bournemouth University have been looking at the impact of lower-limb prosthetics on competitive running, specifically looking at whether athletes with prosthesis are at an unfair advantage when running against ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Improving nutrition in people with dementia

With over 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, ensuring dignity in their care and wellbeing is a critical issue. New research from Bournemouth University, funded by the Burdett Trust, has been investigating how to improve ...

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