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1 in 3 older people fall each year, with potentially devastating impact on independence, and >£2Bn NHS cost. Please read about our National Institute for Health and Care Research to support proactive falls prevention using novel prediction modelling - full paper at academic.oup.com/ageing/article… British Geriatrics Society NIHR Yorkshire & Humber ARC

The year of hope: ‘Exciting’ advances achieved in search to reverse Alzheimer’s disease irishtimes.com/health/2025/01…

Our new TILDA Gerontological Society of America (GSA) paper demonstrates the potential health benefits of regular dog walking in later life: - Better mobility - 40% less Falls - 20% less Fear of Falling pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39798070/ Rose Anne Kenny Amanda Lavan TCD Medical Gerontology

Why can’t we have more research like this? - important clinical question - an accessible (& very acceptable) intervention - something that people can do for themselves… 👇

Introducing Dr Paul Claffey, a clinical fellow in falls and syncope at St. James’s Hospital whose work sheds new light on factors contributing to falls in older adults - a critical health issue associated with many adverse outcomes. Read more tinyurl.com/2efwx6v7

🐾 New research from TILDA reveals significant benefits of regular dog walking for older adults!🚶‍♂️🐕‍🦺 Study shows improved mobility, reduced falls, and lower fear of falling. Read more: tilda.tcd.ie/news-events/20… Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin Rose Anne Kenny Robert Briggs Trinity Research

New #TrinityResearch from TILDA tells us that a dog is indeed a human's best friend, particularly for older adults. Regular dog walking improves mobility, reduces fear of falling, and lowers the likelihood of unexplained falls. tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

Leashes at the ready🐶 A recent TILDA St James's Hospital and Trinity College Dublin study has found that older people who walk their dog at least four times a week are more mobile and less likely to have an unexplained fall 🐾 Read the full piece here👇 irishtimes.com/health/2025/01…

Walkies anyone? 🐕 Find out how taking your four-legged friends for regular walks can help combat falls and fear of falling in later life: oxford.ly/4gbs916

Our now TCD Medical Gerontology study outlines the consequences of the social care crisis on older inpatients. For each additional day spent in hospital awaiting home care there was a 4% increase in hospital-associated complications such as delirium or falls. imj.ie/consequences-o…

To celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, the man himself paid a visit to the Falls and Syncope Unit St James's Hospital ! Not many know that in addition to being the patron saint of those who “fall” in love, St. Valentine is also the patron of those who faint! Have a ‘lovely’ day everyone!

New HealthResearchBoard funded study from Christina Hayes Rose Galvin & colleagues in JAGS A systematic review & meta-analysis showing that home-based 🏡CGA improves function & other outcomes for community dwelling at-risk older adults. doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19… Health Research Institute

Flying the flag for #fasu St James's Hospital and TCD Medical Gerontology too!!

We're delighted to welcome the Irish SpRs in Geriatric Medicine for a day of education & training in clinical updates & new service models for which #MISA is recognised 🏥 #education

A fantastic Royal College of Physicians of Ireland SpR education day for geriatric medicine trainees covering the whole spectrum of falls, syncope and vestibular assessment with practical sessions and great talks from Rose Anne Kenny Robert Briggs Amanda Lavan conal cunningham to name a few! #fasu #thanks

MISA was established through philanthropic funds to be a national exemplar and test bed for models of clinical care delivery and seamless acute/community services for older persons. The 4 pillars - clinical research education creativity - are the first working model for An

Our new Age_and_Ageing paper shows how ABPM biomarkers predict future falls in older people: - x4 increase in falls if dips in sBP below 100 - 3% falls reduction for every 1 mmHg increase in lowest sBP value - Higher morning surge --> more falls academic.oup.com/ageing/article…

RESEARCH ARTICLE: Hypotensive Episodes on 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Cognitive Function: Insights From the SPRINT Study Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS Paul Drawz ahajrnls.org/43EZA9T

The Professors vs Final Med Students Annual Soccer Match kicked off this afternoon in glorious sunshine - Herbert Park. We'll get back with the final winning team soon #ThisIsTrinityMed Trinity College Dublin

Tax breaks were given to developers of private nursing homes by successive governments- the estimated cost of the State subsidy was €10 billion. Investors were attracted by tax breaks, rather than an interest or understanding of older people and their care #RTEInvestigates