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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2026

Grandad forgot my name: interactive narratives for dementia support.

Rhys Williams, Alexandra Hoekstra, Natalie Blake, Kamar Ameen-Ali

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Rhys WilliamsDepartment of Forensic Science, Loyola University Marylandhttps://ror.org/01by1wp65, Baltimore, MD, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3422-8591
Alexandra HoekstraSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
Natalie BlakeSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
Kamar Ameen-AliSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThis exploratory project aimed to develop online learning materials with interactive narratives for supporting persons living with dementia, with particular focus on initial diagnosis and helping children to understand changes which may occur.

backgroundDementia is a range of neurological conditions that cause the ongoing decline in brain function, manifesting as loss of memory, language, and problem-solving abilities. Over 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, straining health and social care resources in their ability to provide information, care, and support for the family. There is a need for easily accessible, high-quality, and nationally scalable resources for dementia support for this growing population.

methods

findingsTwine and interactive storytelling had potential to reach a wide audience at minimal cost, bridging the gaps between initial concerns, diagnosis, and appointment. However, there were issues with stakeholder adoptability and uptake when sharing materials which must be resolved in full-scaled outputs

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DementiaNarrationDigital MediaHumansAlzheimer’s diseaseco-curationeducationhealthcarestorytellingTwine

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PMCPMC12835565

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