Helga Jenkins

Helga Jenkins is a Lecturer in Dementia Studies at the Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre, University of Tasmania. Her research focuses on aged care nursing, geriatrics, and acute care. She holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-3146-7159) and can be reached at Helga.Merl@utas.edu.au.

Her research interests include improving dementia care practices through education, interdisciplinary models, and ethical considerations. She has contributed to studies on rural healthcare access, integrated care outcomes, and innovative dementia diagnosis approaches.

• Funded Projects:
  • "Laughter ISLAND: Using comedy to promote brain health" (2022-2024, $5,000 grant)
  • "Guide for medical practitioners in Tasmanian minority communities" (2022-2025, $5,000 grant)

Jenkins collaborates actively with academic networks via LinkedIn and ResearchGate, advancing dementia education and clinical practice. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to reduce health disparities and enhance care quality for aging populations.