We know exercise can be impactful - particularly in the context of ageing. Here’s the difference just 1 year of exercise can make for the physical function of older adults (aged 70+). A decision to be more physically active can be a true “sliding doors” moment for physical

Loneliness and social isolation of ethnic minority/immigrant older adults: a scoping review New paper led by Dr Mengxing PhD, MSW, MA, AFHEA (she/her) Ethnicity/immigration-specific factors & general factors shape ethnic minority older adults' experiences of loneliness & isolation ⬇️ cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Poor Diet Tied to Brain Changes Linked to Depression A new study shows that a poor diet leads to brain changes associated with depression and anxiety. Brain scans of 30 volunteers revealed that unhealthy eating reduces grey matter volume and alters neurotransmitter levels,

Our paper on Gait Speed decline associated with Mild Brain Dysfunction is out. journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

#geriatrics #Ageing #gait #brain

Aerobic and resistance exercise both induce hippocampal neurogenesis and increased cerebral blood, potentially leading to enhanced memory… ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Exercise is a drug! - Exercise is one of the most potent interventions we have to improve health and reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and neurodegenerative disease. - Exerkines are compounds released within our body in response to exercise that signal

We finished the 2nd Conference of the Cognitive Frailty Network at Lancaster University with very good presentations and exciting projects ideas.

Scientist Training Programme (STP) 2024 applicants can now check the status of recruitment to each of the specialties nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp…

Looking forward to presenting a novel data-driven approach for #healthyageing through monitoring hearing health #inequalities #BSG2024 BSG2024 1.16 Frederick Douglass Centre Centre for Ageing & Inequalities - Newcastle Uni at 11am buff.ly/3L6ny3b funded Research England

"When the hospital gets busy, immediate reaction from the people with managerial roles is to post a message in a large group asking clinicians to discharge patients. These can be sent at any hour, blurring the lines between professional and personal time." bgs.org.uk/blog/we-need-d…

The Cognitive Frailty Network held a workshop at the Annual meeting of @britgerontology at Newcastle University. Promoting awareness on #CognitiveFrailty

Delighted to announce the 2nd issue of UKAN Newsletter is live (shorturl.at/XjYBl), featuring event listings, pages of funding opps, network & GPA news PLUS spotlight features from VitaDAO 💛, Alzheimer's Association journal, Helen Weavers PP project, and a profile on ATTAIN Network

We are very excited to announce a joint sandpit event with CARINA Network and Food4Years Ageing Network and our final hackathon meeting which will take place on 1st & 2nd October in London. More details to follow. If interested, please email [email protected] UKAN (UK Ageing Network)

Do you deprescribe or review medicines💊 for older pple w frailty, polypharmacy, multimorbidity? Check out my article published in Prescriber wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… Tips & resources for pt centred #SMRs #Deprescribing #SDM conversations & more The PCPA PrescQIPP CIC MORPh

Excellent exchange with #HallGreen community groups and #Birmingham City Council Public involvement group discussing collaborations and work in the community around wellbeing, better ageing and Birmingham future. #buildingbridges

What do we know about #frailty in England? A new Evidence Brief from Carole Fogg, PhD National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRevidence British Geriatrics Society The FinCH Imp Study/ACTiON Falls Health and Social Care Committee @ZEjebu Prof Alison Richardson NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @NIHRCRNWessex NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight @OurDorset

Do you already have evidence that a particular intervention or service you’ve developed can support older adults’ independence? Then our open #FundingOpportunity could be for you 👇 Register for our webinar on 17th July to find out more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-o…

Exercise boosts brain health with ageing. And new data shows just how long the benefits can last. In older adults aged 65-85, markers of cognitive health linked to memory (hippocampal-dependent spatial learning) were improved for up to 5 years after 6 months of high-intensity

Today Aid 4 Cuba's 40ft container of medical aid left for the port. For customs we have to list each item with their market cost. Thanks to Doctors Dr. Valia Rodriguez and PalaciosCuba this figure was put at an unbelievable £1,806,332.56! 🇨🇺✊️