Kellyn Lee presents on Dementia Community Hubs at the 18th International Dementia Conference 2026.

Dr. Kellyn Lee is a Chartered Psychologist and Research Fellow - Aging and Dementia and Co-Director of the Doctoral Training Centre for Dementia Care at the University of Southampton. In this video from the 18th International Dementia Conference 2026 she talks about Dementia Community Hubs. Dementia Community Hubs provide accessible education and practical, emotionally intelligent strategies to support people living with dementia, their care partners, and families throughout the dementia journey. By offering ongoing support rather than crisis-driven intervention, the hubs have the potential to make the care pathway less traumatic and more navigable. A key feature is their role in strengthening connections between care homes and local communities, introducing families to care environments before they are urgently needed, helping to build familiarity, trust, and confidence. Emotional Wellbeing Profiles further enhance this approach by supporting smoother transitions from home to care settings and providing personalised, trauma-informed insights to guide care. Together, these elements represent a forward-thinking model that embeds emotional intelligence into dementia care, improving experiences for both families and professionals.