Dementia Caregiving in the Community

Ms Nicola Montesin is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong focus on ageing, dementia and other progressive neurological diseases. She holds a B.Sc in Communication Therapy and an MA in Ageing and Dementia Studies, alongside advanced training in reminiscence therapy, memory training and brain gym as well as dysphagia management. Her work combines clinical expertise with education and advocacy. She lectures at the University of the Third Age Malta, University of the Fourth Age Malta and serves on the committee of The Malta Dementia Society where she actively supports initiatives to raise awareness, influence policy, and improve services for people with dementia and their families. Ms Montesin is also the founder of MDS Communic-Aid, an initiative dedicated to supporting communication and quality of life in people living with dementia. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving and landscape photography.