Hans Drenth is a professor by special appointment of Short-term Care and Inter Professional Cooperation in Frail Elderly at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, on behalf of ZuidOostZorg. His role focuses on conducting practice-based research and generating knowledge about the evolving role of nursing homes in caring for frail elderly, as well as the interprofessional organisation surrounding their care. A key priority is strengthening the connection between practice and education at vocational (MBO), higher professional education (HBO), and academic levels.
Hans is a gerontologist and works at ZuidOostZorg as a coordinator of research and science. He has a background as a geriatric physiotherapist and obtained his PhD in 2018 from the University of Groningen and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
His research focused on motor impairments in elderly and people with dementia—particularly paratonia—and the role of advanced glycation end products. For more information on paratonia and other movement disorders associated with dementia, including resources for healthcare professionals, family members, and caregivers, please visit this website.
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