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61. Growing Old with Dr. Zoë Lucock


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We are THRILLED to talk to Dr Zoe Lucock about her work in behavioural gerontology!

Zoe is a BCBA-D with a PhD in behavioural gerontology. Her research and clinical practice focuses on the functional assessment of problem behaviour shown by adults with dementia and finding alternative methods of giving adults with dementia choice over their care, particularly for those who no longer have the ability to communicate through language. She is committed to using evidence-based methods to improve the quality of life of both older adults and their caregivers.

Zoe has many scientific publications in reputable behaviour-analytic journals based on her work with adults with dementia and adults with intellectual disabilities and dementia in care homes.

Zoe is one of two directs of PACT - positive axing consultancy and training, who provide high quality behavioural service provision for older adults in the UK. They also provide CEU training, including on-demand content on their website.

Behavioural gerontology - what is it?

Make it real… what are some of the most relatable applications you’ve seen/implemented?

How did you get into it?

Behaviourally… what do you want your younger self to know to prepare for a wonderful older age?

I’d encourage all BCBAs to look up PACT, but particularly those interested in learning more about behavioural gerontology to visit PACTs website where there is a free workbook on how to move into behavioural gerontology.

You can find more from Zoë at https://www.positiveageingconsultancy.co.uk/

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