DEMENTIA AND ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT
FOR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND PRACTITIONERS
RESEARCHER · EDUCATOR · COLLABORATOR
Understanding how people engage, participate and thrive
I am Dr Kandianos Emmanouil Sakalidis, an interdisciplinary researcher working across inclusive physical activity and social care.
My research examines how social environments, relationships and everyday settings shape health behaviours, participation and inclusion across the lifespan. I am particularly interested in how supportive interactions and inclusive practices can enable social inclusion, meaningful engagement, autonomy and wellbeing, especially for people with cognitive impairments.
Research Explained
Accessible explanations of my research and why it matters in everyday life.
COACHING, MOTIVATION AND INCLUSION COACHING
FOR ATHLETES, COACHES AND SPORT ORGANISATIONS
How Do Coaching Styles Shape Motivation and Inclusion?
Latest from the Blog
Research insights, accessible summaries and reflections on dementia, inclusive practice, participation and applied research.
Research grounded in collaboration
I work with people with lived experience, families, practitioners, community organisations and interdisciplinary research partners to develop research that is useful, inclusive and applicable to everyday life.