Program
PhD, Aging, Health and Well-being
Supervisor
My thesis
My thesis will examine how policies and programs for alert systems at local, municipal, and provincial or national levels are developed and implemented in Canada and Scotland. Alert systems use media outlets and social media to alert the public about a missing person with dementia and support first responders in locating the person quickly. However, there is a lack of association between policy and programs for alert systems in Canada. I will engage different stakeholders, including persons living with dementia, care partners, Alzheimer Societies, and first responders, to explore the process of policy development and implementation of alert systems. For the first time, a review of policy documents and interviews will identify factors for successful alert system implementation. The findings will be used to inform policies and implementation of alert systems in Canadian communities to enhance the safety and well-being of persons living with dementia at risk of going missing.
My time at the School of Public Health Sciences
SPHS has provided a supportive and welcoming environment for me to grow as a researcher and hone my leadership skills. As a member of the Aging and Innovation Research Program team, I get to work with people from diverse fields – engineers, health professionals, as well as community organizations for seniors, and policy makers. Being part of an amazing team that makes a meaningful difference in the quality of life and care of older adults and care partners has been a great privilege. As co-president of the SPHS GSA, I have been able to connect and work with other graduate students, faculty members, and staff to ensure student concerns are heard and addressed. I am very grateful to my supervisor for her support and mentorship.
Links to external sources
Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adebusola-adekoya
Twitter: @aadekoya_busola
Community alert systems for missing vulnerable adults: A call to action for policy makers