Dementia n Alzheimers

mdsouza

Melba D’Souza has been engaged in integration of self-management and self-care towards equity oriented care and development with marginalized groups, intersectoral partnerships and client advocacy. She has harnessed collaboration with diverse populations and the application of intersectionality and health promotion which are closely aligned and aimed at promoting inclusion, social justice, critical cultural analysis, examining access to health care, and inequity of racialized groups. She maintains strong connections and passion in the areas of immigrant health, cultural diversity and health promotion in cancer care. Her discovery fosters teaching that embraces self-management, digital communications and critical consciousness through active dialogues, community of inquiry, and a safe environment. She is working in longitudinal research with people and advocates to improve information, peer support, and health navigation, especially in cancer care.