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PhD defence S.C.E. Balvert 4 March 2026 11:45 - 13:15

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Pathways to Effective and Accessible Community-Based Psychosocial Support in Dementia

Meaningful moments more important than number of caregiving tasks in dementia

More than half of people with dementia still living at home do not receive help or support. Neuropsychologist Sanne Balvert conducted research on dementia care and concludes, People with dementia and their family caregivers are often not reached until the situation has already become difficult. By this time, many informal carers are overburdened, so admission to a care home often soon follows.
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Programme

PhD defence by S.C.E. Balvert

PhD Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences

Supervisors:

  • prof.dr. E.J.A. Scherder
  • prof.dr. R.M. Droes
  • dr. M.V. Milders
  • dr. E. Butterbrod 

The PhD defence can be followed online as well

About PhD defence S.C.E. Balvert

Starting date

  • 4 March 2026

Time

  • 11:45 - 13:15

Location

  • Auditorium, Main building
  • (1st floor)

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1105
  • 1081 HV Amsterdam

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