Alison Phinney, PhD, RN
Alison is a professor in the School of Nursing and co-director of the Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia. Using qualitative participatory methods, she has advanced understanding of the lived experience of dementia – the impact of cognitive impairment on everyday life, people’s involvement in meaningful activity, and the role of families and communities in supporting them. Her current research takes a community-engaged participatory approach to promote social inclusion and reduce stigma.
Email: alison.phinney@ubc.ca