The Science
Below are links to research papers, journal articles and other resources which underpin the work we do at Partners in Dementia.
Breath, Body, Mind Research
Breath, Body, Mind are gentle and safe practices to help alleviate stress and anxiety. During the sessions participants learn simple breathing practices with movements to build resilience, reduce stress and tension in the mind and body.
- You can read more about the science behind Breath, Body, Mind here: https://www.breath-body-mind.com/science-article-abstracts
Cognitive Rehabilitation Research
This method aims to help people with dementia improve their daily functioning, focusing on goals that matter to them.
- It’s backed by over 10 years of research, see https://sites.google.com/exeter.ac.uk/great-cr/home
Articles and presentations about our Cognitive Rehabilitation work:
- 2025 World Alzheimers Report: Cognitive Rehabilitation in the Community. Link coming soon in September 2025.
- May 2025: Community of Practice event for Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. Click here to see slides.
- January 2025: Journal of Dementia Care: Cognitive Rehabilitation in the Community. Click here to read the article
- In November 2024 Justin presented at the UK Dementia Congress: Cognitive Rehabilitation in the Community. The content was similar to the Community of Practice event for Humber and North Yorkshire above.
Social Farming Research
- For an Overview of Social Farming Research see: https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/sites/default/files/health_and_wellbeing_benefits_of_care_farming_research_overview.pdf
Articles, Case Studies and Evaluations about our Social Farming service
- Reflections on the co-production of a social farm service model for dementia. Mazzotta, J. (2025). Journal of Dementia Care, September / October 2025. Link coming soon in September 2025.
- Evaluation of Service User Involvement at Beetle Bank Social Farm (Mazzotta, 2021): https://www.beetlebanksocialfarm.org/_files/ugd/1e6089_79f7fd4b711e4a8da9a43c62e7bb5366.pdf
- Commissioners Case Study: https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/sites/default/files/commissioner_case_study_mary_thompson_justin_mazzotta_1.pdf
Research about the benefits of nature for people with dementia
- The Enliven Project: Helping older people living with dementia or cognitive impairment get outdoors and connect with nature: https://enlivenproject.co.uk
- Greening Dementia: a literature review of the benefits and barriers facing individuals living with dementia in accessing the natural environment and local greenspace: https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6578292471627776
