We're hosting a workshop at the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious Festival! 🌟 Join Dr Terry Quinn💙, Prof Joanna Wardlaw, and our expert panel to explore how we can influence policymakers, research funders, and the public to prioritise brain health🧠 Book here 👉 bit.ly/3YhFcsr

By 2039, 1M+ in the UK will have dementia. Join our expert panel to explore vascular dementia causes, latest research, and policy impacts and hear firsthand from those living with dementia. Book now: rse.org.uk/event/blood-fl…

Our SIGN Guidelines #dementia guideline summary is available #openaccess in Age_and_Ageing doi.org/10.1093/ageing… Dr Terry Quinn💙 Aberdeen Geriatrics UofG MVLS CSO(Health)Scotland #assessment #diagnosis #care #support #grief #PDS Relevant for professionals, researchers, carers & PLWD

Good to see SIGN Guideline Summary published here. England - please take note of this very sensible advice about making the diagnosis of dementia during hospital admissions where appropriate.

Guideline-tastic Age_and_Ageing this month Summary of SIGN Guidelines Dementia Clinical Practice Guideline doi.org/10.1093/ageing… and.. New Horizons on Guidelines for older adults doi.org/10.1093/ageing… Guideline producers – we are keen to see more guidelines in the journal

🌟 Calling all researchers! The SHARP 2024 Prize call for abstracts is now open. Showcase your work on cardiovascular disease or diabetes and be in with a chance of winning £500! 🔗 Learn more sharpscotland.org/meeting/annual… #SHARP2024 #Research #Abstract #MedEd #cardiovascular

A new 'research matchmaking service' has expanded the opportunities for people to be part of research. The free online service matches people to suitable health and care studies near them, designed to make research more accessible. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3LYohE1

We have discussed the trend of increased awareness of MS affecting older age groups and more diagnoses being made over the age of 50

Patient and Public Involvement Lead of Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research Network 🌐, Rosie Ashworth has been sharing the work of the network, and learning from others at a range of recent conferences and workshops. Read more 👉 bit.ly/46LL7sj

Be part of a 1100+ community interested in dementia research of all disciplines across Scotland. Join the SDRC for free today 🔽 sdrc.scot/join

The countdown begins for the RSE's Curious festival of knowledge!💡 From the 02-15 September we bring together a range of leading thinkers and curious minds to gather, learn, discuss big ideas, ask questions, and explore diverse topics. Book now: rse.org.uk/curious/

Building on experience with the SIGN Guidelines dementia guideline: academic.oup.com/ageing/article… Really pleased to be working with clinicians, experts, consumers, and organisations in Australia for their new dementia guidance health.gov.au/ministers/the-…

🔗Reach out to the SDRC if you are looking for dementia or brain health researchers to collaborate with! With over 1100+ members, we can reach out to our community to help you network Get in touch 👇 sdrc.scot/collaborate-wi…

Great to see UofG MVLS intercalated student M Minnis' first paper published in Age_and_Ageing doi.org/10.1093/ageing… UofG SCMH UofG School of Health & Wellbeing supported #research katie gallacher Dr Terry Quinn💙 British Geriatrics Society Age UK Age Scotland facilitated by Join Dementia Research #measurewhatmatters

"It ensures that people living with dementia and healthy volunteers can find studies that are right for them."" Listen to National Institute for Health and Care Research specialty lead for #dementia, Prof Paresh Malhotra, speaking about how volunteers can benefit from using our service. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Are questionnaires looking at extended activities of daily living (ADL) still relevant in 2024. Well... when did YOU last write a cheque, or use a telephone directory. Read more in our just published Age_and_Ageing paper academic.oup.com/ageing/article…