Only 42% of the general public are aware that dementia is a terminal illness. 9 in 10 people are not aware that dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. #bgsconf

Liz Sampson (one of my favourite speakers) talking about “refusal to eat” in advanced dementia. it’s not necessarily “refusal” but caused by a loss in semantic memory such that they might not even know what food is any more. #BGSConf

PJ paralysis!

The British Geriatrics Society Frailty e-learning is available for FREE if you sign up by 30th June! This course is suitable for any health and social care professional who provides care and services for older people living with or at risk of frailty. Sign up here: rb.gy/4thf79 #Frailty

The other DJ Andy C Andrew Clegg setting a high bar for future plenary speakers #ANZSGM2024

Superb review of the #ANZHFR and the challenges facing us to improve outcomes. Collaboration, focusing on patient perspectives and the theme of the #anzsgm2024 conference: exercise is so important. Simon Fleming 🛠 ANZORS ANZJPH ANZSGM @anzca ACEM Nemat alsaba Tanya

This #NCPW2024 learn more about the national consensus statement on #EndofLifeCare and the importance of #palliativecare. It describes the best practice approach that health services and professionals can provide at end of life. safetyandquality.gov.au/EOL-care Palliative Care Australia

#AdvanceCarePlanning and shared goals of care for frail older people take the stage in the final plenary session at #ANZSGM2024, asking “What Matters Most?”. Ties nicely with the #NPCW2024 theme back in Australia this week - #MattersOfTheHeart Palliative Care Australia

All older people will die. Huge increase in deaths in older people, especially 85+ & 95+, projected as people live longer - Palliative Care Specialist Kate Grundy #ANZSGM2024

“Listen before we talk” - key to shared goals of care discussions Kate Grundy #anzsgm2024

“Hope for the best and plan for the rest” - it’s much better language than “plan for the worst”, says Kate Grundy Great to see Hsien Seow Samantha Winemaker she/her work shared at #ANZSGM2024 PS you should check out their excellent Waiting Room Revolution podcast

Honoured to share some of our Institute for Musculoskeletal Health Physical Activity Ageing and Disability team’s work testing digital health interventions at the fabulous #anzsgm2024. I’ll put links to some papers below. We are keen to collaborate on #implementation in health and community services.

Sadly (but not surprisingly), yesterday’s new @AIHW report shows that 3 in 5 Australians who could benefit from #PalliativeCare are missing out, especially older people and those with #dementia #npcw2024 #MattersOfTheHeart #anzsgm2024

Kate Goodwin wearing the matching skirt to my profile photo… clearly this is an advance care planning uniform!

Brilliant plenary to end #ANZSGM2024 - live podcast on cultural safety in geriatric medicine, from a Māori perspective

“Cultural competency is the best decolonising tool we have” - thanks for an excellent session Suzpitama #ANZSGM2024

Looking forward to next year’s ASM - Illuminating #Dementia! #ANZSGM2024 #ANZSGM25

We are looking for people aged 65 years and older, living in Australia who are receiving home care services or have been assessed for home care services and are waiting to receive them.

Palliative care should be available to people of any age living with a range of life-limiting illnesses - dementia, heart and kidney disease, cancer, and many more. Visit 👉 palliativecare.org.au #MattersOfLifeAndDeath

EAPC 2025 is calling for researchers driven by innovation and dedication to improve palliative care. If your work is setting new standards and pushing boundaries, we want to hear from you. Submit your abstract now for #EAPC2025. bit.ly/EAPC2025as