“The report’s main point is surprisingly simple: people living with #dementia can still set goals, learn strategies, and adapt their lives with the right support … #rehabilitation is about focusing on what a person can still do and helping them do it for as long as possible.” #slpeeps #cog-comm

ReImagining Dementia's 'Taking it to the Streets' campaign starts soon! Sept 21 - Oct 21 @reimaginedementia.bsky.social Learn more, join the coalition, & get involved here: www.reimaginingdementia.com/takingstreets #dementia #joy #shatteringthesilence #reimaginingdementia #RDCtakingittothestreets

In this study of 13,592 participants-childhood loneliness was associated with cognitive decline & risk of #dementia in adulthood, even in the absence of adult loneliness. There is a need for interventions for childhood loneliness to promote cognitive health across the lifespan. #slpeeps #prevention

www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston... “Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texas A&M to fire the professor seen in the video because they acted “contrary to Texas law,” although he did not say which law the professor had violated.” Could that be because the prof didn’t violate any TX (or federal) law? 🤔

Ohio State Bans Land Acknowledgments The new policy is one of several in response to a state law that aims to eliminate any mention of diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities. https://bit.ly/3HRi26H #AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky

“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.

Results provide evidence that hearing loss in middle-aged and older adults: ⬆️ risk of social isolation & ⬇️ social participation This emphasizes the importance of hearing-related services aimed at supporting social engagement for this population. #gerontology #audiology #slpeeps #aging

In a study by Schafer et al., older adults achieved significantly improved cognitive performance, self-reported hearing difficulties, and noise acceptance after 2 and 4 months of hearing aid use. https://on.asha.org/4oPfRks #aud2b #audpeeps

New special issue! Accessibility & inclusion in qualitative research are essential for ethical, impactful outcomes. This collection edited by Wayland and Watharow explores power, intersectionality & practical strategies to centre diverse voices. - Sarah Wayland

So pleased to see this published in LSHSS! Huge thanks to @natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis

Excited to share our latest article! We examined #SLP2b student experiences of a #StudyAbroad class focused on #dementia inclusive programs & the role of #SLPeeps in #dementia care. interpretive #phenomenological analysis #inclusion #cog-comm doi.org/10.1044/2025... w/ @learrington.bsky.social

Women with Down syndrome may develop Alzheimer's disease more rapidly than men news.uci.edu/2025/08/12/w... by @ucirvine.bsky.social #Alzheimers #dementia #DownSyndrome #WomensHealth @elizabethhead.bsky.social

🆓🔓 Hello, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES; you'll 💝 LOVE 💝 this #openaccess article! A good understanding of children's communicative capacity underpins provision of interdisciplinary support for children with speech, language, and communication needs ( #SLCN). #childspeechdis #devlangdis #stuttering #stammering

#SLPeeps - CSD student participants discussed: ❎change associated with #StudyAbroad experiences ❎the ➕ & ➖ impact of social learning ❎personal & professional growth ❎development of clinical perspectives #HigherED #SoTL #qualitative w / @learrington.bsky.social pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

Clinical supervisors & new CFs - "This tutorial presents the guidelines, processes, and expectations of the CF in accordance with the CFCC Standard VII ... with potential areas of confusion clarified and interpreted." #SLPeeps #CF-SLP

White House to lead review of some Smithsonian museums reut.rs/45dgjBw

TSUS dissolves faculty senates “Faculty senates have long helped guide academic policy and served as a key channel for faculty to share concerns with university administrators. Velasco said dissolving them…could lead to a loss in institutional memory & weaken oversight.” #HigherEd

Cognitive stimulation therapy can help delay or minimize cognitive deficits in older adults while also improving depression. Learn more about the role of SLPs on the cognitive stimulation therapy team in the latest from #ASHASIG15 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Reminiscence therapy can help people with dementia maintain or even improve cognitive and language skills. Learn more about this promising nonpharmacological intervention from #ASHASIG15 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Excellent news for our CFs. Thanks to everyone who advocated for this! #BskySpeechies 🎉

Our #ARCseminar concludes with Prof Linda Clare on using creative arts to involve people with #dementia in the largest study of living well with dementia in the UK: www.idealproject.org.uk Toolkit livingwithdementiatoolkit.org.uk @penarc.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @denpruexeter.bsky.social @ukri.org

An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽 on.asha.org/44FGxfs @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social #SLPeeps #slp2b @angelacicciaphd.bsky.social

"The tragedy narrative obscures the reality that a significant measure of their suffering emerges not from the condition alone, but from the social response to it —the part of the situation we are most able to fix." Words we use & how we interpret #dementia influence that journey for us & others.

Many feeds available on Bluesky, but for #AcademicSky I can strongly recommend this one from @paper-feed.bsky.social that I've recently found... A feed of just academic papers from the people you follow! 👇 #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky bsky.app/profile/did:...

“Not every idea will be adopted. Some will change. Some will not be right for the moment. But by understanding how ideas move through systems, or fail to, we give our research a better chance of being useful.”

Study: Iron Plays a Major Role in #DownSyndrome-Associated #Alzheimers Disease gero.usc.edu/2025/06/19/s... #dementia #health #wellness #gerontology #GeroSky

The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential https://theconversation.com/the-hidden-bias-in-college-admissions-tests-how-standardized-exams-can-favor-privilege-over-potential-256967 #education #bias #research #science #STEM

Beaumont, Texas is small but showed up at least 500 strong. #NoKings

USA-based #slpeeps ASHA/CAA propose removing language about DEI/culture from accreditation standards. Please SPEAK UP about the damage this will do and the progress it will erase toward providing equitable care & educating future professionals. Provide feedback via the survey in chain below.

In April, President Trump and Salvadoran President Bukele shook hands in the Oval Office to celebrate a deal to ship gang members to the notorious CECOT prison. But a new ProPublica investigation found there’s more to the story. 🧵👇

A recent change to Medicare benefit policy means speech-language pathology CFs can no longer bill payers like Medicare. This reduces access to care for many & threatens the livelihood & careers of CF #SLPeeps. Complete the form linked here to sign ASHAs letter to CMS to recognize CFs as clinicians.

Human neuroscience research has largely overlooked the mesoscale, which bridges cells and brain areas. But new advances in fMRI technology are changing that, writes Laurentius Huber @layerfmri.bsky.social. #neuroskyence www.thetransmitter.org/future-of-fm...

“Quotations need to value the quality of the research that was done, and the time participants shared with you. Quotes should be rich and complex, should convey mood, laughter and other emotions. They should be true to the speaker and to the context.”

Another ‘Breakdown’ in @fafsagov.bsky.social? Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after @usedgov.bsky.social layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4jaKE7z

❌ Myth: Medicare covers all long-term care needs. ✅ Fact: #Medicaid funds most long-term care in the U.S. Medicaid also covers other critical services that Medicare doesn't, such as transportation to appointments; motorized wheelchairs and other special equipment; and dental and hearing care.

Fellow speech therapists: #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #slpeeps @ashajournals.bsky.social

A simple guide to qualitative interviews! soundcloud.com/dementia-res...

“High performers are often the ones you least expect to lose because they are the ones you depend on most. They consistently deliver. They rarely complain. But they also tend to leave quietly when they feel overlooked, under-challenged, or taken for granted.” www.forbes.com/sites/dianeh...

SLPs often don't have specialized training in degenerative disorders, and patients with dementia can pose challenges. Learn how an experimental simulation can help students build empathy and understanding in this article from #ASHASIG10 on.asha.org/42MH9yY #SLPeeps

@ginnybraun.bsky.social & I were interviewed by @nature.com for a feature on the Most-cited papers of all time. Our paper Using Thematic Analysis in Psychology is number 3! And the 9th most cited paper OF ALL TIME! Wow! Go qualitative research!! www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Social engagement plays a crucial role in #QoL & overall health of people living with #dementia. Researchers analyzed social network, social contact, & time in social spaces to show that valuable data about patterns of social engagement can be collected in institutional settings to inform care.

“A global survey revealed 52% of female early-career dementia researchers experience sexism.” “Assistant professors report higher rates of institutional and overt sexism.”

Bellon-Harn & Morris explored impact of a #SocialJustice program on students. Survey data → shift in perceptions of social environment. #Qualitative findings → students: ◦identified practices needed to advance SJ & ◦discovered roles they can play doi.org/10.1044/2024... #SLPeeps #AcademicSky

Please share. From a student in my MS SLP program investigating---"How do autistic teens feel about the #autism label?" #StudentResearch #lables #SLPeeps #Neurodivergence #adolescents

NEW: GlobalX flight attendants were told they would fly rock bands, sports teams and sun-seekers. Then the company started expanding into deportation flights. “They didn’t tell us these people were going to be shackled, wrists to fucking ankles.”

In this article from #ASHASIG2, authors investigate SLPs' assessment practices for evaluating adolescents' social environments after acquired brain injury on.asha.org/4hmqyq1 @midwesternuniv.bsky.social

Excited to share! w/ @monicakan.bsky.social & Hannah Huff PARENTS- - saw benefits of social participation - had ⬆️ confidence to seek mainstream options #inclusion #theatre #DevLangDis #SLPeeps #ArtsandHealth 50 day FREE access @ link- authors.elsevier.com/a/1kpDr3Ahvf... doi.org/10.1016/j.ri...

Does anyone else wake up every day & wonder if they are living in a Slitheen episode of Dr. Who? It’s the most reasonable explanation at this point.

A special education leader under George W. Bush says the dismantling of the Department of Education will impact students with disabilities. (via @wbur.org)