Article
Watchman K, Jacobs P, Boustead L, Doyle A, Doyle L, Murdoch J, Carson J, Hoyle L & Wilkinson H (2024) “How will we cope?” Couples with intellectual disability where one partner has a diagnosis of dementia.. The Gerontologist.
Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and Adjunct Professor University of Limerick
I have over 25 years of experience working at a senior level in both research and social care and am UK delivery lead for IMPACT see this link. IMPACT is an implementation centre drawing on knowledge gained from different types of research, the lived experience of people using services and their carers, and the practice knowledge of social care staff.
My academic background is in social science, with a practice background in intellectual disability where I spent many years as Chief Executive of Down's Syndrome Scotland.
I have extensive experience of co-producing, writing, and disseminating my research findings for different audiences by developing dementia-related content for publication in a range of formats. Knowledge translation and production of accessible information, such as Jenny's Diary see this link ensures dissemination of research findings into practice both nationally and internationally, with translation into six languages. I provide training, and consultancy and have developed award winning resources with, and for, people with intellectual disability and dementia.
During 2021, I spent the year as part-time Senior Publications Manager for Alzheimer's Disease International where I worked alongside McGill University, Canada to manage and edit the World Alzheimer Report 2021, Journey through the Diagnosis of Dementia see this link. I authored the report From Plan to Impact IV see this link monitoring progress towards targets of the WHO Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia.
The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards (winner), Diversity through Education
The Herald's Higher Education Awards - Scotland
https://www.stir.ac.uk/…diversity-award/
Scottish Learning Disability Awards Community Champion (highly commended), Life through a Lens Research Team
https://www.key.org.uk/…s-award-success/
National Dementia Care Awards UK: best dementia training initiative (winner) - Post diagnostic support for people with a learning disability and dementia
https://www.stirlingnews.co.uk/…tia-care-course/
Health and Social Care Alliance Self Management Resource of the Year (winner) - Jenny's Diary
Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
https://bit.ly/2KEnTct
Guardian University Awards, International Projects (finalist), Dementia Palliare
http://healthlifesciences.uws.ac.uk/…iversity-awards/
Mental health nursing forum award (winner) - Grace Notes
Mental Health Nursing Forum Scotland
https://soundcloud.com/grace-notes-alzscot-uws
Alzheimer's Society UK Dementia research leaders award for use of research evidence with marginalised groups (winner)
Alzheimer's Society
https://bit.ly/2tZTpur
Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy
Supporting People with a Learning Disability and Advancing Dementia (invited presenter)
Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Care Inspectorate and Alzheimer Scotland
https://ihub.scot/…learning-system/
Equality and Diversity Issues in Care Home Research, British Society of Gerontology, invited seminar (online)
NHS Education for Scotland invited masterclass, learning disability and dementia
National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia, USA - invited delivery of online seminar series
Living Well with Dementia (conference organiser) - free conference for, and led by, people with a learning disability
Ardgowan Hospice, Hope for Home Dementia Conference (invited keynote)
Dementia and intellectual disability - Valuing the perspectives of people with intellectual disability. 28th Alzheimer Europe Conference, Barcelona (invited keynote)
Alzheimer Europe
https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/…Keynote-Speakers
Football-focused reminiscence in dementia care: Impact on quality of life. 10th International Dementia Conference, Ireland (invited keynote)
Sonas apc
Intellectual Disability and Dementia: Critical Issues for Families and Carers / Towards an Ageing Society: Inclusive Living for people with Intellectual Disabilities, Caritas, Hong Kong (invited keynote)
Caritas
Jointly facing the challenges of dementia in adults with intellectual disability / Successful Ageing for People with Intellectual disabilities, University of Tainan & Children Are Us Foundation, Taiwan (invited keynote)
Children Are Us Foundation
BSc in Intellectual Disability Nursing, Waterford Institute of Technology
MSc Nursing: Dementia Care, University of Limerick
University of Limerick, Ireland
MSc Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bournemouth
Adjunct Professor, University of Limerick. Ireland
University of Limerick, Ireland
Alzheimer Europe External Advisory Panel member
Alzheimer Europe
https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/…ry-panel/members
International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IASSIDD) – Down syndrome research group secretary
Invited member of National Task Group International Committee (USA)
Scottish government cross party working group on dementia
World Health Organisation, Global Dementia Observatory Knowledge Exchange Platform Reviewer
Esme Foxworthy-Bowers
Leanne Teichner
Marie Dunnion
Paula Jacobs
Heather Strachan
Kate Mattheys
With experience in qualitative and mixed method research, I lead teams conducting participatory research with people who have an intellectual disability, with a specific research interest in dementia. Recent grants have been awarded by Dunhill Medical Trust see this link, The Alzheimer's Society see this link, ESRC see this link, Chief Scientists Office see this link, and The British Academy see this link.
Funded research, evaluation and impact activities as Principal and Co-investigator since 2016 are shown below. See my ORCID page for further details see this link
Learning disability & dementia - supporting transition to a care home (UKRI Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards)
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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GOALD: Connectivity and Digital Design for Health and Well-being Across Generations, Places and Spaces
PI: Professor Catherine Hennessy
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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British Academy Visiting Fellowship
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: The British Academy
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Perspectives of older couples with a learning disability when one partner has dementia: identifying support needs of carer dyads.
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: The Dunhill Medical Trust
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British Academy Writing Workshop (Global Challenges Research Fund)
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: The British Academy
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COVID-19 Rapid Response. Sustaining the resilience and wellbeing of frontline community based care and support workers to vulnerable older people during a time of crisis
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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COVID19 social distancing effects on social engagement, loneliness, wellbeing and physical activity in Scottish older adults, and an exploration of potential ameliorating strategies.
PI: Professor Anna Whittaker
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Life through a lens: participatory action research to collaboratively implement non-pharmacological interventions with people who have a learning disability and dementia
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: Alzheimer's Society
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Post-diagnostic support for people with a learning disability and dementia (funded through delegate fees)
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: Delegates - Short Courses
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Life Stories Project - Down's Syndrome
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: R S Macdonald Charitable Trust
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Learning Disability & Dementia training delivery (Hansel)
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: Hansel
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Understanding the needs of homecare workers supporting people with dementia and cancer.
PI: Dr Nicola Cunningham
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Representation and Stereotype of Down syndrome: a social media investigation
PI:
Funded by: The Carnegie Trust
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Learning Disability and Dementia Non Accredited CPD Course
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: Delegates - Short Courses
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Learning Disability and Dementia: Training for Trainers
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: St Michael's House
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Article
Watchman K, Jacobs P, Boustead L, Doyle A, Doyle L, Murdoch J, Carson J, Hoyle L & Wilkinson H (2024) “How will we cope?” Couples with intellectual disability where one partner has a diagnosis of dementia.. The Gerontologist.
Article
Flannigan L, Mitchell-Ward S, Carson J & Watchman K (2023) New guidance to support people with a learning disability and advancing dementia to move into a care home setting. Journal of Dementia Care, 31 (4), pp. 32-34. https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/issue/july-august-2023
Article
Jacobs P, Watchman K, Wilkinson H & Hoyle L (2023) Couples with intellectual disability where one partner has dementia – a scoping review exploring relationships in the context of dementia and intellectual disability. Ageing and Society. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x22001416
Article
Tomaz SA, Ryde GC, Swales B, Neely KC, Andreis F, Coffee P, Connelly J, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Martin JG, Pina I & Whittaker AC (2022) ". . . Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 19, Art. No.: 16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-022-00295-z
Article
Experiences of people with intellectual disability and dementia: A systematic review
Jacobs P, Watchman K, Wilkinson H, Hoyle L & McGenily L (2022) Experiences of people with intellectual disability and dementia: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.13063
Book Chapter
Families and Ageing: Working Towards a Positive Partnership with Services
Watchman K (2021) Families and Ageing: Working Towards a Positive Partnership with Services. In: Prasher V, Davidson PW & Dos Santos FH (eds.) Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Ageing Process. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56934-1_20
Book Chapter
Watchman K & Mattheys K (2021) Dementia care for persons ageing with intellectual disability - developing non-pharmacological strategies for support. In: Putnam M & Bigby C (eds.) Handbook on Ageing with Disability. London: Routledge, pp. 300-310.
Article
Tomaz SA, Coffee P, Ryde GC, Swales B, Neely KC, Connelly J, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Andreis F, Martin JG, Pina I & Whittaker AC (2021) Loneliness, Wellbeing, and Social Activity in Scottish Older Adults Resulting from Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (9), Art. No.: 4517. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094517
Consultancy Report
From Plan to Impact IV: Progress towards targets of the WHO Global action plan on dementia
Barbarino P, Lynch C, Watchman K, Dabas L & Arthurton L (2021) From Plan to Impact IV: Progress towards targets of the WHO Global action plan on dementia. Alzheimer's Disease International. London. https://www.alzint.org/u/From-Plan-to-Impact-IV.pdf
Article
Watchman K, Mattheys K, McKernon M, Strachan H, Andreis F & Murdoch J (2021) A person-centred approach to implementation of psychosocial interventions with people who have an intellectual disability and dementia-A participatory action study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34 (1), pp. 164-177. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12795
Book Chapter
A brief history of Down syndrome, key moments and reflections
Watchman K, Brown R, Kyrkou M & Hodapp R (2020) A brief history of Down syndrome, key moments and reflections. In: Burack JA, Edgin JO & Abbeduto L (eds.) The Oxford Handbook of Down Syndrome and Development. Oxford: Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190645441.013.1
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Whittaker AC, Tomaz SA, Ryde G, Connelly J, Coffee P, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Andreis F, Swales B, Martin JG, Pina I & Neely KC (2020) Loneliness, social support and wellbeing in Scottish older adults as a result of social distancing during the Covid19 pandemic. American Psychosomatic Society 2020 Virtual Meeting, Online, 03.12.2020-04.12.2020. https://psychosomatic.org/meetings/annual-meeting-2020/
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Impact of Covid19 social distancing on the social and mental health of Scottish older adults
Whittaker AC, Tomaz SA, Coffee P, Ryde G, Connelly J, Kirkland A, McCabe L, Watchman K, Andreis F, Neely KC, Swales B, Martin JG & Pina I (2020) Impact of Covid19 social distancing on the social and mental health of Scottish older adults. Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections 2020 Digital Conference, Online, 11.11.2020-18.11.2020. https://www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/conference-2020/
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Tomaz SA, Ryde G, Connelly J, Swales B, Martin JG, Pina I, Neely KC, Coffee P, Kirkland A, Andreis F, McCabe L, Watchman K & Whittaker AC (2020) The impact of Covid19 on Scottish older adults’ physical activity: Changes and associations with wellbeing. Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections 2020 Digital Conference, Online, 11.11.2020-18.11.2020. https://www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/conference-2020/
Article
Cunningham N, Cowie J, Watchman K & Methven K (2020) Understanding the training and education needs of homecare workers supporting people with dementia and cancer: A systematic review of reviews. Dementia, 19 (8), pp. 2780-2803. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301219859781
Article
Revisiting Photovoice: Perceptions of Dementia among Researchers with Intellectual Disability
Watchman K, Mattheys K, Doyle A, Boustead L & Rincones O (2020) Revisiting Photovoice: Perceptions of Dementia among Researchers with Intellectual Disability. Qualitative Health Research, 30 (7), pp. 1019-1032. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732319901127
Discussion Paper
Watchman K (2020) Overcoming ethical challenges affecting the involvement of people with dementia in research: recognising diversity and promoting inclusive research. Alzheimer Europe. Luxembourg.
Research Report
My Life, My Future - Evaluation of Down's Syndrome Scotland Life Story Project
Watchman K & Mattheys K (2019) My Life, My Future - Evaluation of Down's Syndrome Scotland Life Story Project. Down's Syndrome Scotland / RS MacDonald Charitable trust. Stirling.
Article
Watchman K & Janicki M (2019) The Intersection of Intellectual Disability and Dementia: Report of The International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia. Gerontologist, 59 (3), pp. 411-419. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnx160
Article
Watchman K, Janicki M, Udell L, Hogan M, Quinn S & Berankova A (2019) Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia on Valuing the Perspectives of Persons with Intellectual Disability. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 23 (2), pp. 266-280. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629517751817
Book Chapter
Watchman K & Quinn S (2019) Down's syndrome and dementia. In: Jackson G & Tolson D (eds.) Textbook of Dementia Care. London: Routledge, pp. 178-186. https://www.crcpress.com/Textbook-of-Dementia-Care-An-Integrated-Approach/Jackson-Tolson/p/book/9781138229242
Book Chapter
Where does dementia sit in modern society?
Watchman K (2019) Where does dementia sit in modern society?. In: Jackson G & Tolson D (eds.) Textbook of Dementia Care: An Integrated Approach. London: Routledge, pp. 29-37. https://www.crcpress.com/Textbook-of-Dementia-Care-An-Integrated-Approach/Jackson-Tolson/p/book/9781138229242
Book Chapter
Como disfrutar la vida al hacerse viejo
Watchman K (2019) Como disfrutar la vida al hacerse viejo [Ageing with Down syndrome]. In: Guerrero M & Brown R (eds.) Vivir con Síndrome de Down. Mexico City, Mexico: Independently Published, pp. 116-136. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vivir-S%C3%ADndrome-Down-Manuel-Guerrero/dp/1796930512/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1553512235&sr=1-3
Website Content
Time to change the narrative? Ageing with a learning disability and dementia
Watchman K (2019) Time to change the narrative? Ageing with a learning disability and dementia. [Blog] 15.01.2019.
Article
Watchman K, Dodd K, Janicki M, Coppus A, Gaertner C, Fortea J, Santos F, Keller S & Strydom A (2018) Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Related to Post-Diagnostic Support. Aging and Mental Health, 22 (11), pp. 1406-1415. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2017.1373065
Article
Jokinen N, Gomiero T, Watchman K, Janicki M, Hogan M, Larsen F, Berankova A, Santos F, Service K & Crowe J (2018) Perspectives on family caregiving of people aging with intellectual disability affected by dementia: Commentary from the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 61 (4), pp. 411-431. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2018.1454563
Article
Watchman K, Helosia dos Santos F & Janicki M (2018) Highlights from the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia: Implications for Brazil [Síntese da Cúpula Internacional Sobre Deficiência Intelectual e Demência: Implicações Para o Brasil]. Dementia and Neuropsychologia, 12 (4), pp. 329-336. https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-57642018dn12-040001
Authored Book
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia - Training Pack
Watchman K, Wilkinson H & Hare P (2018) Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia - Training Pack. UK: Jessica Kingsley. https://www.pavpub.com/supporting-people-with-learning-disabilities-and-dementia-training-pack/
Authored Book
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia Self-study Guide
Watchman K, Wilkinson H & Hare P (2018) Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia Self-study Guide. UK: Jessica Kingsley. https://www.pavpub.com/supporting-people-with-learning-disabilities-and-dementia/
Website Content
Dementia affects everyone differently": Q&A with Karen Watchman
Watchman K (2018) Dementia affects everyone differently": Q&A with Karen Watchman. [blog] 17.12.2018. https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/dementia-affects-everyone-differently-qa-with-karen-watchman
Book Chapter
The Intersectionality of intellectual disability & ageing
Watchman K (2018) The Intersectionality of intellectual disability & ageing. In: Westwood S (ed.) Ageing, diversity and equality: social justice perspectives. Routledge Advances in Sociology. London: Routledge, pp. 245-258. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315226835
Article
McCarron M, McCallion P, Watchman K, Janicki MP, Coppus A, Service K, Fortea J, Hogan M, Reilly E & Stemp S (2018) Quality Care for People with Intellectual Disability and Advanced Dementia: Guidance on Service Provision. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 21 (9). https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2017.0442
Article
McCarron M, McCallion P, Coppus A, Fortea J, Stemp S, Janicki M & Watchman K (2018) Supporting Advanced Dementia in people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities: Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62 (7), pp. 617-624. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12500
Article
Principales conclusiones acordadas durante la cumbre sobre discapacidad intelectual y demencia
Janicki MP, Watchman K & Fortea Ormaechea J (2018) Principales conclusiones acordadas durante la cumbre sobre discapacidad intelectual y demencia. Siglo Cero. Revista Española sobre Discapacidad Intelectual, 49 (2), pp. 115-122. https://doi.org/10.14201/scero2018492115122
Article
McCallion P, Hogan M, Santos F, McCarron M, Service K, Stemp S, Keller S, Fortea J, Bishop K, Watchman K & Janicki M (2017) Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Related to End-of-life Care in Advanced Dementia. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30 (6), pp. 1160-1164. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12349
Article
Dying well with an intellectual disability and dementia
Service KP, Watchman K, Hogan M, Janicki M, Cadovius N & Berankova A (2017) Dying well with an intellectual disability and dementia. Australian Journal of Dementia Care, 6 (5), pp. 28-31. http://journalofdementiacare.com/
Article
Janicki M, McCallion P, Splaine M, Santos FH, Keller S & Watchman K (2017) Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disabilityand Dementia Related to Nomenclature. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 55 (5), pp. 338-346. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-55.5.338
Article
Dying well with an intellectual disability and dementia?
Service KP, Watchman K, Hogan M, Janicki M, Berankova A & Cadovius N (2017) Dying well with an intellectual disability and dementia?. Journal of Dementia Care, 25 (4), pp. 28-31. http://www.careinfo.org/dying-well-with-an-intellectual-disability-and-dementia/
Article
Watchman K, Janicki MP, Splaine M, Larsen FK, Gomiero T & Lucchino R (2017) International Summit Consensus Statement: Intellectual Disability Inclusion in National Dementia Plans. American Journal of Alzheimers Disease and Other Dementias, 32 (4), pp. 230-237. https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317517704082
Website Content
Learning disability and dementia: hard to reach or under-researched?
Watchman K (2017) Learning disability and dementia: hard to reach or under-researched?. University of Stirling, Health Sciences: Our voices, our news, 19.04.2017. https://stirlinghealthsciences.wordpress.com/2017/04/19/learning-disability-and-dementia/
Article
Coll-Planas L, Watchman K, Doménech S, McGillivray D, O'Donnell H & Tolson D (2017) Developing evidence for football (soccer) reminiscence interventions with long-term care: a cooperative approach applied in Scotland and Spain. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 18 (4), pp. 355-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2017.01.013
Website Content
Mythbusting guide to Down’s syndrome and dementia
Watchman K (2017) Mythbusting guide to Down’s syndrome and dementia. Alzheimer's Society UK, 21.03.2017. https://blog.alzheimers.org.uk/research/mythbusting-guide-to-downs-syndrome-and-dementia/
Authored Book
Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Guide for Families
Watchman K (2017) Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Guide for Families. London: Jessica Kingsley Publisher. http://www.jkp.com/uk/intellectual-disabilities-and-dementia-34845.html
Technical Report
Watchman K (2016) Dementia and Equality - Meeting the Challenge in Scotland: Recommendations of the National Advisory Group on Dementia and Equality. NHS Health Scotland. http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/27797.aspx
Article
Watchman K (2016) Investigating the Lived Experience of People with Down Syndrome with Dementia: Overcoming Methodological and Ethical Challenges. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 13 (2), pp. 190-198. https://doi.org/10.1111/jppi.12167
Technical Report
Dementia Palliare Best Practice Statement
Holmerova I, Waugh A, MacRae R, Veprkova R, Sandvide A, Hanson E, Jackson G, Watchman K, Tolson D & Tolson D (2016) Dementia Palliare Best Practice Statement. European Commission. University of the West of Scotland.
Website Content
Learning Disability and Dementia
Watchman K (2016) Learning Disability and Dementia. Viewpoint, 01.2016. http://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/viewpoint/2015/10/learning-disability-and-dementia/
Website Content
Watchman K (2016) 6 points to consider before talking with someone who has a learning disability and their partner about dementia. Let's Talk About Dementia, 21.01.2016. https://letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/6-points-to-consider-before-talking-with-someone-who-has-a-learning-disability-and-their-partner-about-dementia/
Authored Book
Jenny's diary: Supporting conversations about dementia with people who have a learning disability
Watchman K, Tuffrey-Wijne I & Quinn S (2015) Jenny's diary: Supporting conversations about dementia with people who have a learning disability. Hove: Pavilion Publisher. http://www.learningdisabilityanddementia.org/jennys-diary.html
Article
Breaking bad news to people with learning disabilities and dementia
Tuffrey-Wijne I & Watchman K (2015) Breaking bad news to people with learning disabilities and dementia. Learning Disability Practice, 18 (7), pp. 16-23. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.18.7.16.e1672
Research Report
Football Reminiscence for Men with Dementia in a Care Home: a 12 week pilot study in Scotland
Watchman K, Tolson D, Gallagher N, Cameron L & Doyle M (2015) Football Reminiscence for Men with Dementia in a Care Home: a 12 week pilot study in Scotland. Alzheimer Scotland. University of the West of Scotland. http://www.learningdisabilityanddementia.org/uploads/1/1/5/8/11581920/football_reminiscence_final_report.pdf
Other
Factsheet: Learning disabilities and dementia
Watchman K & Strydom A (2015) Factsheet: Learning disabilities and dementia. London: Alzheimer's Society. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/download_info.php?fileID=1763
Technical Report
Tolson D, Watchman K, Richards N, Brown M, Jackson G, Dalrymple A & Henderson J (2015) Enhanced Sensory Day Care - Developing a new model of day care for people in the advanced stage of dementia: a pilot study. Alzheimer Scotland. University of the West of Scotland. http://www.learningdisabilityanddementia.org/uploads/1/1/5/8/11581920/esdc_final_report.pdf
Edited Book
Intellectual Disability and Dementia: Research Into Practice
Watchman K (ed.) (2014) Intellectual Disability and Dementia: Research Into Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. http://www.jkp.com/uk/intellectual-disability-and-dementia.html
Other
Watchman K (2014) Does ubiquity overrule uniqueness?: A critique of the concept of openness for marginalised groups in online learning. University of the West of Scotland. http://ubiquitousorunique.weebly.com/
Other
Reducing marginalisation in people with a learning disability and dementia
Watchman K (2014) Reducing marginalisation in people with a learning disability and dementia. Australian Journal of Dementia Care, 2 (6), pp. 31-34.
Book Chapter
Sharing the diagnosis of dementia: breaking bad news to people with an intellectual disability
Tuffrey-Wijne I & Watchman K (2014) Sharing the diagnosis of dementia: breaking bad news to people with an intellectual disability. In: Watchman K (ed.) Intellectual disability and dementia. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, pp. 184-203. http://www.jkp.com/uk/intellectual-disability-and-dementia.html
Book Chapter
Watchman K (2014) Towards understanding individual experiences of people ageing with an intellectual disability and dementia. In: Watchman K (ed.) Intellectual disability and dementia. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, pp. 126-143. http://www.jkp.com/uk/intellectual-disability-and-dementia.html
Article
Supporting people with Down’s syndrome and dementia
Watchman K (2014) Supporting people with Down’s syndrome and dementia. Learning Disability Practice, 17 (9), pp. 33-41. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.17.9.33.e1565
Article
Caring for older people with an intellectual disability : A systematic review
Innes A, McCabe L & Watchman K (2012) Caring for older people with an intellectual disability : A systematic review. Maturitas, 72 (4), pp. 286-295. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378512212001892; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.05.008
Other
Watchman K, Kerr D & Wilkinson H (2010) Supporting Derek: A resource for staff working with people who have a learning disability and dementia. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/supporting-derek-new-resource-staff-working-people-who-have-learning-difficulty-and-dementia
Article
Watchman K (2008) Changes in Accommodation Experienced by People with Down Syndrome and Dementia in the First Five Years After Diagnosis. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 5 (1), pp. 65-68. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1741-1130.2007.00140.x/full; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-1130.2007.00140.x
Other
Dementia and Down Syndrome: the diagnosis and support needed
Watchman K (2007) Dementia and Down Syndrome: the diagnosis and support needed. Learning Disability Practice, 10 (2), pp. 10-14. http://journals.rcni.com/doi/abs/10.7748/ldp2007.03.10.2.10.c4256
Article
Practitioner raised issues and end of life care for adults with Down syndrome and dementia
Watchman K (2005) Practitioner raised issues and end of life care for adults with Down syndrome and dementia. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2 (2), pp. 156-162. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1741-1130.2005.00026.x/full
Other
Watchman K (2003) It’s your move - the development of a guide for GP’s in the diagnosis of dementia in people with Down’s syndrome. Learning Disability Practice, 6 (8), pp. 14-17.
I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh and am Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with over fifteen years experience of developing, teaching and leading online, blended and distance learning Masters programmes.
As an experienced postgraduate supervisor, I work with Masters, PhD and Clinical Doctorate students. I am currently Module Leader for the modules below on the BSc Professional Practice and MSc Global ageing programmes (online).
An integrated approach to frailty NURP014
Health and wellbeing of people with dementia NURU307