Sanda Ismail

Sanda Ismail is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of the West of England. Her research focuses on social and community development projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of older adults and those living with dementia. She contributed to the study on nostalgic memories in dementia, examining their psychological properties compared to ordinary memories. Her work highlights the role of nostalgia in maintaining self-continuity and social connectedness among individuals with dementia.