Homeside UK

The research is being led by Professor Felicity Baker at The University of Melbourne and, in the UK, by Professor Helen Odell-Miller OBE, Director of Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research (CIMTR) at Anglia Ruskin University.

For more UK specific information click the button below!

Anglia Ruskin University - Homeside

Get Involved with Homeside

Here you will find details about how to get involved and what to expect if you take part.

You can join the study if:

you or your relative have a diagnosis of dementia or show signs of dementia
you are, or you have, a family (or informal) caregiver
you live together at home.

During the Homeside research project:

Everything will take place in your own home. Our project staff will travel to you or meet with you via videocall. All appointments will be arranged to suit you.
caregivers will receive training from experienced professionals to use music or reading activities at home with the person they care for.
you both will be asked to fill out questionnaires at three points: at the beginning, after three months and after six months.

What can we expect if we decide to take part?

You will be assigned at random to one of the following three programmes: a music program, reading program, or control program. Your involvement in the project will depend on which of these programmes you are assigned to and be tailored to your individual preferences and needs.