Six-figure grant awarded to explore the benefits of golf for people with Parkinson's and dementia
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how golf can improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for older adults who are experiencing age-related changes such as memory loss, episodes of confusion or reduced ability to concentrate.
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Jason Brannan
Jason Brannan is Deputy Director of Sheffield Hallam University's Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.
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Toni Schwarz
I am the Dean for the College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences and responsible for the educational and practice provision for all for the UG and PG nurses and midwives who study within the College
Toni Schwarz
I am the Dean for the College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences and responsible for the educational and practice provision for all for the UG and PG nurses and midwives who study within the College
Golf as a therapeutic tool for older adults and their supporters
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how the social connectivity of golf can improve the health and wellbeing of those who are frail and living with Parkinson’s and dementia.
Golf in Society
A Yorkshire-based social enterprise on a mission to improve the lives of our ageing population – by introducing them to the health and wellbeing benefits of golf. To date, they have run over 450 golf sessions for people living with dementia, stroke and Parkinson’s. They will use the accelerator to validate the session benefits, and connect with NHS services that will allow them to socially prescribe their golf sessions.