Lillian Hung
SCIENTIST, RN, PHD
To innovate and improve dementia care, she uses a range of methods to find innovative solutions to address clinical problems in care facilities and acute hospitals.
Dr. Hung’s research focuses on examining how the environment (e.g., technology, physical design and social aspects) may impact the care experiences of persons with dementia.
Research Interests
- Using technology and environmental strategies in dementia care
- Program evaluations in dementia education
In her Ph.D. dissertation, she used an appreciative inquiry action research approach to engage staff, leaders, patients, and families to co-create changes for patients with dementia.
Additional Affiliations
- Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science, UBC
- Canada Research Chair (Tier II), Senior Care
Media Coverage
- How cuddly robots could change dementia care (MIT Technology Review, May 2024)
- Behind the lab doors: Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) lab (VCHRI News, November 2023)
- UBC researcher introduces AI powered ‘social robots’ to West Vancouver seniors facility (CTV News, September 2023)
- Is age slowing you down? It may be an early warning sign for dementia, new study finds (Toronto Star, May 2023)
- How virtual reality technology is being used to combat loneliness among long term care home residents (Global News, December 2022)
- Online chair yoga intervention found to be convenient for socially isolated older adults with dementia (News Medical, July 2022)
