Publications and Dissemination
Journal articles
Atkinson, T., Russell, C., Bruce, M., Jacobson-Wright, N. & Bray, J. (2023) Developing a distance learning Post Graduate qualification for professionals in dementia care – our journey. Journal of Dementia Care, 31(3) 33-35
Russell, C., Oatley, R., Bray, J., Jacobson-Wright, N., Stephens, N., Howard, T. (2023) Championing physical activity for people affected by dementia. Journal of Dementia Care, 31(2), 19-20
Latham, I., Brooker, D., Bray, J., Jacobson-Wright, N. and Frost, F. (2020). The Impact of Implementing a Namaste Care Intervention in UK Care Homes for People Living with Advanced Dementia, Staff and Families. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17(16), 6004
Brooker, D., Latham, I., Evans, S., Jacobson, N, Perry, W., Bray, J. Ballard, C., Fossey, J. & Pickett, J (2015) FITS into Practice: Translating research into practice in reducing the use of anti-psychotic medication for people living with dementia in care homes. Aging and Mental Health. Available online: DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2015.1063102
Brooker, D., Latham, I., Jacobson, N., Perry, W. & Evans, S. (2014) “FITS into Practice” Developing Dementia Specialist Care Homes Summary Report. ¾ÞÈéÎÞÂë
Coaten, R. & Jacobson, N. (July 2011) Dance Movement Psychotherapy as a ‘Golden Thread of Remembrance’ and a Key to Communication. Signpost Journal.
Book Chapters
Jacobson-Wright, N. (2020). The use of Music to Inspire Dance and Movement. In: Richards, C. (2020). Living Well with Dementia Through Music, Jessica Kingsley, London
Conference and event presentations
Jacobson-Wright, N. (2024) Developing online learning for Namaste Care. UK Dementia Congress, Coventry
Jacobson-Wright, N. (2023) Understanding dementia. Phonak Hearing Health and Cognition Conference, Munich, Germany & online
Jacobson-Wright, N. (2023) Namaste Care: A multi-sensory approach for people with advanced dementia. 21st Annual Worcestershire Palliative Care Conference. It's my life - neuropalliative care, Worcester
Bruce, M., Atkinson, T., Jacobson-Wright, N. & Russell, C. (2022) The educational offering of the Association for Dementia Studies. UK Dementia Congress, Birmingham
Jacobson-Wright, N. (2022) Dance as a way to re-connect post-pandemic: a chance to move, explore and discuss. UK Dementia Congress, Birmingham
Russell, C., Oatley, R., Jacobson-Wright, N., Bray, J. & Stephens, N. (2022) Poster - Championing Physical Activity for people affected by dementia! A research and education project, leading to the development and delivery of a pioneering online course aiming to support practitioners offer physical activity to people affected by dementia. UK Dementia Congress, Birmingham
Jacobson-Wright, N. (2019), Training and Support for Namaste Care Intervention UK. Namaste Care Celebration Event, Worcester
Jacobson-Wright, N. & Bruce, M. (2019), Movement for well-being workshop. UK Dementia Congress, Doncaster
Jacobson-Wright, N. & Wray, F. (2018), Namaste Care. 13th UK Dementia Congress, Brighton
Brooker, D. Jacobson, N., Perry, W., Latham, I., Evans, S. (November, 2014) FITS into Practice: The role of the Dementia Practice Development Coach and the Dementia Care Coach, UK Dementia Congress, Brighton, UK
Brooker, D. Jacobson, N., Perry, W., Latham, I., Evans, S. (October, 2014) FITS into Practice: The role of the Dementia Practice Development Coach and the Dementia Care Coach, Alzheimer Europe Conference, Glasgow, UK
Jacobson, N., Latham, I. (July 2014) Person-Centred Care as an Alternative to Antipsychotics. Alzheimer’s Society Research Conference, Nottingham.
Jacobson, N., Latham, I. (May 2014) Implementing FITS into Practice. The Alzheimer’s Show, Olympia.
Jacobson, N., Knights, C., Smith, S. (Nov 2013) Dance and Movement Therapy in a Specialist Hospital Setting. UK Dementia Congress, Brighton, UK
Jacobson, N. (Nov 2013) Dance and Movement with People Affected by Dementia. Swindon Dementia Conference (Swindon NHS CCG and Borough Council), Swindon, UK
Jacobson, N. (Nov 2012) Creating a Sense of Community through Circle Dance. UK Dementia Congress, Brighton, UK