Clarissa is a postdoctoral researcher in the field of dementia at the University of East Anglia and she is currently finishing her PhD exploring the link between cognition and everyday activities in dementia at The University of Manchester. She has worked on several projects in the field of dementia: 1. South Asian ethnic minority perceptions of dementia and access to care; 2. Transition from community living to nursing home placements in people with dementia; 3. Effective home support services in dementia; 4. Community mental health teams for older people.