Last chance to apply! Are you a local organisation, performer or @uniofreading.bsky.social researcher? Then apply now to take part in our Centenary Community Festival on Saturday 16 May. Submit your application by Friday 30 January at: rdg.ac/CommunityFestival

PhD training fellowships. Career development awards. Postdoctoral funding. Project grants. Research leader fellowships. The full range of @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @alzsocresearch.bsky.social dementia research calls now live on Dementia Researcher www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding-call...

Even though older people going into A&E face a considerable risk of waiting over 12 hours for a hospital bed, our new data shows that over 100,000 older people had to wait 1-3 days for a bed. This ‘corridor care’ must not continue. Tap the link in our bio now to learn more about it.

📢 Join the WISDOM Schools Research Network A free national mental health research network supporting #mentalhealth #research in #primary, #secondary, #sixthform and #FE settings. Get involved: tinyurl.com/WisdomOHBRC YouTube: tinyurl.com/WhatisWISDOM

Is consciousness unique to humans and animals, or does it permeate all of reality even down to an atomic level? University of Reading philosopher Dr. Walter Veit has some strong reservations about the idea of 'panpsychism' Read his thoughts on the topic in our latest blog post: rdg.ac/4bbSptC

🌟 Latest news 🌟 A survey led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking views from care home staff on post-falls management practices. Read more here: buff.ly/OYGmmnc #CareHomes #FallsManagement #DementiaCare #PatientSafety

Too many eligible older people aren't receiving Pension Credit but new govt data reveals how some regions are missing out more than others. The UK Govt must establish a take-up strategy. Read our full exploration of the statistics in our new blog: medium.com/independent-...

Clear communication matters when working with people with dementia as research partners. This short video and guidance from @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social & @innov-dementia.bsky.social shares practical tips shaped by lived experience. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/lets-talk-de...

Do you know a small, independent provider doing great work? 🏅Our Independent Small Provider Award celebrates small-scale care & community organisations delivering personalised, values-led support🏅 #Nominate for the UK #Dementia #Awards now ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards

Free online webinar. Tomorrow! Registration open until midnight tonight. Seeking a Young Onset Dementia Diagnosis 15th Dec · 2-3pm The Young People w/ Dementia Team will share how they support people w/ young onset dementia. Book free place: buff.ly/qh002SP Follow on Eventbrite: buff.ly/F9rGNfT

Are you a #Dementia Researcher with ADHD? We’re recording a podcast, and we’re looking for guests to talk about the day to day and strategies you use to succeed. DM us.

For thousands of older people who feel lonely or forgotten like Michael, Age UK is a lifeline, providing human connection through programmes like the Telephone Friendship Service. Now Michael speaks to his telephone friend, Gemma, once a week, sharing their love of books: https://bit.ly/48jvdYy

@sedahr.bsky.social this is so true! The least dangerous assumption is every child will do everything asked if they can! If they can't it is the adults that need to look into the mirror!

🧠 Debate: Funding Dementia – Prevent or Treat? Should prevention get more funding than cure? Join Sarah Page & Luis Tojo tomorrow (5 Nov) at 12pm to discuss & cast your vote. #DementiaResearch #Debate communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/deb...

NIHR Postdoctoral Award funds researchers with a PhD or submitted thesis to develop careers improving health and care. Flexible, 2–5 years, all disciplines. Apply by 16th December www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr...

To celebrate Black History Month we're hosting a range of events throughout October, including a Community Fete in the centre of Reading, which will bring together local Black-owned businesses, artists, and community groups. See the full calendar at: https://rdg.ac/46Qi6ft

🎙️ Our latest podcast is out early on YouTube! Get a first look at AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 #AAICNeuro, with tips on abstracts and what to expect in Manchester. Watch now 👉 youtu.be/QvQeOD73xRc

Much more can and should be done to help level the playing field for older Black Caribbean people. They have the same right to a happy and fulfilling later life as everyone else, but our report shows racism and ageism continue to impact them. Download it here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ihz6mo

📢 New publication from ABI #CommLab in AJSLP! “It Does Not Always Need To Be Staff Choosing the Agenda”: The #communication experiences of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in #rehabilitation settings - an area often overlooked in favour of staff perspectives. Link: lnkd.in/g-ibA_K6

Happy to circulate at new paper on a synthesis of evidence on psychosocial and demographics associates of physical multimorbidity in people with severe mental illness - congratulations @eglawrence.bsky.social and colleagues!

“We're seeing more people trapped in severe and sustained poverty, turning to food banks because they have nowhere else to go" @helenbarnard.bsky.social 📝 The cross-party Poverty Strategy Commission report is out today. It would lift 4.2 million people out of poverty. 1/2

Good to see the Green Party's new leader - Zach Polanski - raising the issue that people are struggling to put food on the table. We CAN end hunger by ensuring everyone can access secure jobs and affordable homes, and updating our social security system. 📸credit: BBC Breakfast

Musical ABM (gaze-contingent consonant and dissonant music heard when looking at positive and negative faces, respectively) is feasible but needs to be refined. @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/0033...

Join Dementia Research volunteers with AD and MCI engaged in home-based attentional bias modification with webcam eye-tracking. Symptoms and/or rumination reduced for completers. @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has launched their Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) resources via a newly created Hub.  Read More: buff.ly/iFHo1cw

Join us on Tuesday 23 September for our Culture webinar, ‘ What is an 'Age-friendly Culture' and how do we know if we have one?’. This will be a free online session to discuss and explore what is meant by ‘Age-friendly culture’. Find out more and register here: buff.ly/tT1zop4 #AgeFriendly

Liverpool Ageing & Dementia / Equadem Network host a webinar on Lewy body dementia, its impact, symptoms, differences, support, and tips with Rachel Thompson. 22nd September 12noon BST www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/lewy-b...

New paper alert - Effects of a brief digital problem-solving intervention on depression & anxiety symptoms in Ukrainian children & adolescents displaced by war - suggests that a brief problem-solving DMHI could be useful for other youths displaced by war www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New paper on a really important topic - #Art #therapy to reduce #burnout and mental distress in #healthcare professionals in acute hospitals: a randomised controlled trial. Pls do share with colleagues! bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/3/2/... @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @dennisougrin.bsky.social

Do you have a track record of producing top quality research and policy analysis? We are looking to recruit a Senior Fellow to lead on projects across a range of topics within health and care. 👇 #ResearchJobs #ThinkTankJobs #recruiting

The first 25 years of SuperAger research show cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025... #Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #gerontology

Three new Alzheimer's Association grants now open: 🔹 AARGA – Project Grant Funding 🔹 AARFA – Fellowships 🔹AACSFA - Clinician Scientist Fellowships Open to US and international applicants #AAIC25 @istaart.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding-call...

💡The value of community-led spaces which reflect their identity, heritage and experiences, and where mothers can be themselves 💡The harms and gaps Black mothers face within mainstream health care 💡The need for holistic support that responds to the legacy of care (or harm) a mother has received.

The BGS @gerisoc.bsky.social has launched a set of resources for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment #CGA - freely available: www.bgs.org.uk/CGA

Do sign up with you are interested in Dementia and Neurodegeneration, and share with colleagues.

Join us on 30 September and find out about what is happening in youth friendly services around the UK and the innovations and good practice in the youth health sector! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation...

Ever wonder why dementia affects women more? It’s not just biology – it’s about who gets care, who gives it, and who gets funded. Blog by @kamarameenali.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-imp...

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💬 Dealing with Stress and Anxiety Dr Ehsan Ezzatpour Ghadim & Dr Frane Vusio share strategies for managing pressure in academic life. 🎥 Catch up here: youtu.be/_1hfNNLJFfk Recorded at the @alzsocresearch.bsky.social ECR Retreat #MentalHealthInResearch #ECRSupport

Our State of Ageing 2025 report has found that older people and children are most at risk of developing health problems as a result of damp and mould. It's time to make a change, it's time for #SafeHomesNow. Read more in the Homes chapter of our report, available in full here: buff.ly/tTRagTx

I am delighted to share with you our latest scoping review. Here is the link: www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15... #EyeTracking #MS #MultipleSclerosis #Neuropsychology #Neuroscience #brainhealth #EBP #research #innovation

🎙️ Plasma biomarkers, PET, and MRI – @alexapb.bsky.social explains how these tools are reshaping Alzheimer’s diagnostics in the @istaart.bsky.social Neuroimaging PIA. Listen now or Watch the last episode in this series. Watch: youtu.be/x2ifaepExB0 Listen: pod.fo/e/2fde7c

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards is a great way to support bees & other pollinating insects while also saving farmers thousands in pest control costs. The wildflowers create a home for insects like ladybirds, which eat harmful pests. rdg.ac/42z6bSb #BeesNeedsWeek

Skills for Care are looking for people with lived experience of dementia and health and adult social provision to participate in a review of the Dementia Core Skills Education and Training framework.  Read More: buff.ly/aH7mcff @skillsforcare.bsky.social

Inside ARUK’s Clinical Research Fellowships - still time to register for this info webinar about @alzheimersresearchuk.org Clinical Fellowships - open for application now. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/inside...

Engaging in activities that support pollinators is not only beneficial to crops but can also have a positive impact on mental health! Find out how Slough teens found purpose through beekeeping in a community-led research project. 🔗 rdg.ac/3S1Zm5C #BeesNeedsWeek

Nocturnal pollinators, like moths, play a crucial role in plant production, but light pollution can disrupt their behaviours and negatively impact pollination. Learn how artists and scientists are joining forces to save nocturnal wildlife. #BeesNeedsWeek

Care homes are full of people with insight to share. Dr Emma Law explores why they’re often excluded from research and how we can change that. @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-car...

Spontaneous music listening in dementia: exploring device use, listening frequency, and psychological factors. @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @jdrjames.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....