معرفی
Glenda Cook is a Professor at Northumbria University's Nursing Midwifery and Health Department, focusing on elderly care, healthcare technology, and chronic disease management. She holds a PhD in Nursing (2007) and an MA in Clinical Medicine (1995). Her research emphasizes hydration care for older adults, dementia support technologies, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings.
Education
- PhD in Nursing, Northumbria University (2007)
- MA (Hons) in Clinical Medicine, 1995
Research Interests
Her work spans gerontology, assistive technologies for aging populations, care home practices, and multimorbidity management. Notable projects include developing competency frameworks for hydration care and repurposing voice assistants for dementia patients.
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 Dynamites Award (People’s Choice) for voice-assistant dementia care
- 2020 RCIS Residential Category Award
- 2015 KTP Outstanding Award for interdisciplinary collaboration
Grants & Projects
Co-investigator on the Design Labs project (2016), focusing on innovation in care home environments. Active in EU-funded initiatives exploring technology-enhanced aging and dementia care.
Labs & Collaborations
Collaborates closely with Northumbria’s Health Innovation Lab and international partners in Germany, Denmark, and Australia on projects involving telehealth and robotic companions for elderly care.
