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Dr. Michelle Parker is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at City, University of London. Her academic and professional background spans dementia care, gerontology, and nursing education, with a focus on stigma and support systems for caregivers. She holds a PhD in Dementia Studies from City, University of London (2020), an MSc in Gerontology from King's College London (2001), and a Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) from the University of Liverpool (1997).
- PhD, City, University of London, 2020
- MSc Gerontology, King's College London, 2001
- BN (Hons), University of Liverpool, 1997
- Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council
Michelle's research centers on pre-diagnosis dementia care, caregiver experiences, and strategies to address stigma in acute hospital settings. Her work emphasizes the psychological and social barriers to dementia diagnosis, particularly how caregivers construct 'bubbles of normalisation' to delay or avoid seeking help. She also investigates interventions to improve healthcare professionals' skills in discussing memory problems.
Her publications include qualitative and systematic studies on dementia diagnosis pathways, caregiver dynamics, and clinical interventions for advanced dementia, such as managing swallowing difficulties. These works have been featured in journals like the Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology and International Psychogeriatrics.
- Foundation of Nursing Studies (2009)
- Award for Developments in Practice
Michelle serves as a peer reviewer for aging and dementia-related journals and has held clinical roles at Barts Health NHS Trust and Newham University Hospital, where she specialized in acute care for older people and dementia assessment.
