Davis Coakley Award 2024 *Final date for submissions 8th of September* We encourage members to submit their pieces through any medium – prose, poem, sculpture, artwork and extending this year to include photography pieces. Apply via [email protected]

Some interesting conversation to be had from recent University of Limerick research which highlights how traditional school uniforms might be a barrier to physical activity and sport among students, particularly girls. What are your thoughts?

Sexual well-being among partnered adults and couples over 60: a scoping review Higher levels of emotional and sexual intimacy were key predictors of greater sexual well-being academic.oup.com/smr/advance-ar…… #SexRightsAge #sexualwellbeing #olderadults

An important publication. DTI Co-Lead, Prof. Seán Kennelly and TUH colleagues have demonstrated the accuracy of blood based testing for AD which may improve access, and time to diagnosis. News Article: tinyurl.com/5euj5zkk Publication: tinyurl.com/4afebu2y

✨️🎁 lauched today 🎁✨️: Great opportunity for a Geriatrician with a special interest in Oncology to come and join us The Christie NHS in Manchester! Both UK and non-UK applicants will be considered. Young SIOG SIOG healthjobsuk.com/job/v6589730

"Never-words are conversation stoppers". This is an excellent article, probing the use of language and its impact on patients, families & caregivers.

They say there isn’t room for safe, protected bike-lanes. They say there isn’t room for shade-creating, air cleaning street trees. Montreal shows that when you change your space priorities, you get better streets for EVERYONE. HT Dave Edwards for video

· Do not drive in the Hard Shoulder · Drive in Lane 1 · Overtake in lane 2 and 3 and return to Lane 1 · Do not use lane 3 if you are HGV with MAM over 3500 or towing trailer, horsebox, or caravan · Remember there is no slow or fast lane on the motorway

An 83-year-old woman who sat the Leaving Certificate Irish exam has said she is amazed after receiving the highest possible grade rte.ie/news/2024/0823…

Olfactory impairment (loss of sense of smell) associated with #frailty jamanetwork.com/journals/jamao…

Girls who play sports, become women who lead. This October, we're launching our not-for-profit 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to break barriers for girls in sports. We're planning a fundraising dinner. Want to support? Contact: 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻@𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.𝗶𝗲

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Dementia in Adults With Cardiometabolic Diseases jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Irish men live 8 years longer nowadays than they did in 1990, and women live 6 years longer. We have transformed from having the shortest lives among Anglophone countries to being behind only Australia in our longevity. #PositiveIreland 🇮🇪 economist.com/graphic-detail…

Could you maybe use the name and photo of the woman - a prominent KC who has very active in civic Scotland - that has been appointed the Advocate General for Scotland rather than the name and photo of her father?

I am a candidate 👇🏻 And I must admit I would really appreciate your vote 🗳️ 😊 Young SIOG SIOGNAH

Chances of female junior doc promotion to consultant have x2 since 2017. Great job Carol Woodhams Dame Jane Dacre Mend the Gap report having a big impact, true research into practice and evidence based DEI policy, well done!

Applications are now open for #BGSRisingStar awards. These prestigious awards are made to people who show exceptional promise in their research or clinical quality work and have the potential to be leaders within healthcare for older people. bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

#ThroughHerEyes The murder of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei at the hands of her boyfriend, got a single line on the news this morning. Let's make more of it here. Another beautiful and talented woman's life snuffed out by violence. #VAWG

RIP REBECCA CHEPTEGEI ❤️

A former boss told me to NOT look at patient charts prior to rounding with the residents bc they would like that more. I can’t imagine a man being told to be less prepared to do his job, but it happens to women because people are uncomfortable with women knowing more than them.