Louise Ritchie

Dr Louise Ritchie is a Reader in Dementia Research in the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice at UWS. She is a psychologist who is interested in understanding the experiences of people with dementia and research which can help to improve the lives of people living with dementia, their families and people who care for them. Her most impactful research projects relate to dementia and employment; understanding the experiences of those who are diagnosed whilst still in employment and exploring the potential for continued employment post-diagnosis. She also has a developing track record in other areas of dementia research which explores housing, non-pharmacological interventions (including music and animal-assisted therapy) and evaluation of dementia education programmes.