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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · 23d

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · 23d

Read our latest SIG #blog post here: a fascinating exploration of commonalities and differences in how #residential homes are organised and how residents live in these settings across three countries: bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/residential-... #carehomes #GCRF

Residential Care Homes in Austria, Brazil and the United Kingdom - Care Homes Research Blog

Over many years, we have had the privilege of visiting and working within a wide variety of residential care homes, referred to in some countries as long-term care institutions (LTCIs). Dr. Manuela Hö...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · 23d

Read our latest SIG #blog post here: a fascinating exploration of commonalities and differences in how #residential homes are organised and how residents live in these settings across three countries: bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/residential-... #carehomes #GCRF

Residential Care Homes in Austria, Brazil and the United Kingdom - Care Homes Research Blog

Over many years, we have had the privilege of visiting and working within a wide variety of residential care homes, referred to in some countries as long-term care institutions (LTCIs). Dr. Manuela Hö...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jul 21

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jul 21

We now have a LinkedIn group account - please connect with us there too! www.linkedin.com/groups/13330... @crbrownwilson.bsky.social @laurajebrown.bsky.social @idurosaiye.bsky.social

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jul 21

We now have a LinkedIn group account - please connect with us there too! www.linkedin.com/groups/13330... @crbrownwilson.bsky.social @laurajebrown.bsky.social @idurosaiye.bsky.social

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to see #PhD students from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social publishing #blogs on their work @garymitchellrn.bsky.social @stephcraigrn.bsky.social

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Arnelle Gillis about the often overlooked impact of #neuro #psychiatric symptoms of #parkinsons #PD in #carehome #residents bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/living-with-...

Living with Parkinson’s in Care Homes: Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms and Ways to Support Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Before embarking on my undergraduate nursing studies, I worked for several years in a nursing home within my local community. I have always had a vested interest in neurological conditions following m...

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to kick off the #BSGConf2025 with the #SIG marketplace @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social @bsgtechagesig.bsky.social @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Jun 25

A #fantastic blog from @garymitchellrn.bsky.social and I’s #wonderful #PhD student Arnelle Gillis 🤩

Check it out 👇👇👇

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Arnelle Gillis about the often overlooked impact of #neuro #psychiatric symptoms of #parkinsons #PD in #carehome #residents bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/living-with-...

Living with Parkinson’s in Care Homes: Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms and Ways to Support Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Before embarking on my undergraduate nursing studies, I worked for several years in a nursing home within my local community. I have always had a vested interest in neurological conditions following m...

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to hear the wonderful work from members of @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social at #BSGConf2025 @britishgerontology.bsky.social - - Anna Bryan- activities coordinators using music; Ahmed Khundakar on delirium in care homes; Isabelle Latham - implementing evidence based interventions (namaste care)

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Dáithí Clayton about why we need to include #LGBTQ+ #residents in research projects, with a focus on insights from the #CircleProject #socialjustice bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/safeguarding...

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Identities in Care Homes Research: Insights from the CIRCLE Project - Care Homes Research Blog

Ensuring that care homes are safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces for people with dementia who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, or have other marginalised sexual orientations and gender iden...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Arnelle Gillis about the often overlooked impact of #neuro #psychiatric symptoms of #parkinsons #PD in #carehome #residents bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/living-with-...

Living with Parkinson’s in Care Homes: Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms and Ways to Support Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Before embarking on my undergraduate nursing studies, I worked for several years in a nursing home within my local community. I have always had a vested interest in neurological conditions following m...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

. @idurosaiye.bsky.social @crbrownwilson.bsky.social @laurajebrown.bsky.social @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social @bsgscotland.bsky.social @bsgtechagesig.bsky.social @bsg-era.bsky.social @bsgageismsig.bsky.social

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Dr Elaine Argyle about benefits of, and barriers to, residents' access to #outdoor space... url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Uz8ZClvYKs...

Access to the Outdoors for Care Home Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Throughout my experience as a post-doctoral researcher and a registered nurse in various care homes, I have noticed that many care home residents rarely go outside, and that some are prescribed vitami...

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Adam Smith @betterresearch.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Dementia Researcher Community - Publish or Perish: Does It Still Apply?

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Dáithí Clayton about why we need to include #LGBTQ+ #residents in research projects, with a focus on insights from the #CircleProject #socialjustice bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/safeguarding...

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Identities in Care Homes Research: Insights from the CIRCLE Project - Care Homes Research Blog

Ensuring that care homes are safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces for people with dementia who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, or have other marginalised sexual orientations and gender iden...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Arnelle Gillis about the often overlooked impact of #neuro #psychiatric symptoms of #parkinsons #PD in #carehome #residents bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/living-with-...

Living with Parkinson’s in Care Homes: Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms and Ways to Support Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Before embarking on my undergraduate nursing studies, I worked for several years in a nursing home within my local community. I have always had a vested interest in neurological conditions following m...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Dr Elaine Argyle about benefits of, and barriers to, residents' access to #outdoor space... url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Uz8ZClvYKs...

Access to the Outdoors for Care Home Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Throughout my experience as a post-doctoral researcher and a registered nurse in various care homes, I have noticed that many care home residents rarely go outside, and that some are prescribed vitami...

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Creative Ageing SIG @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social · Jun 17

Heading to #BSG2025 next week? If so, check out lots of #CreativeAgeing research sprinkled throughout the programme! 🌟✨️
@britishgerontology.bsky.social @bsgscotland.bsky.social @bsgageismsig.bsky.social @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social @bsg-era.bsky.social @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social @bsgtechagesig.bsky.social

Creative Ageing SIG @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social · May 23

Here's where we'll be at #BSG2025 -

*Wednesday 25th June*
- 9:45 Special Interest Groups Market Place
- 13:15 Symposia: In motion - Creative practices as paths into stories and connections in later life

*Friday 27th June*
- 11:00 Symposia: Seen & Heard: Creative Conversations about Ageing Futures

Three older women of differently ethnic backgrounds in sports gear on a green park (blurred background) with white text on blue background at bottom right #BSG2025 #CreativeAgeing

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM for your engagement and participation and a huge thank you to our guest speaker @hdemcop.bsky.social for an inspirational presentation! See you all at our two #BSGcarehomes symposia at the #BSG conference on 25th and 26th June! More details to follow…

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

Final conclusions from @hdemcop.bsky.social about where we find ourselves currently in the world of #carehomes #research #BSGcarehomes

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

Find out more about #DACHA outputs here #BSGcarehomes dachastudy.com/dacha-outputs/

DACHA Outputs

DACHA Outputs This page shows an up-to-date list of academic and public outputs produced by the DACHA research management team. Summaries and other public resources READ MORE Journal articl...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

Deliverables from the #DACHA study #BSGcarehomes

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

#DACHA principles for a minimum dataset for #carehomes #BSGcarehomes

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

Key outputs from #DACHA #BSGcarehomes

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

More from our guest speaker @hdemcop.bsky.social on what the #DACHA study sought to find out #BSGcarehomes

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 5

And finally we hear from @hdemcop.bsky.social about the #DACHA study #BSGcarehomes

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 5

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Reflections on past present and future of care homes research - not one size fits all to improve care in care homes - need priority setting and service design with care homes - great message from @hdemcop.bsky.social
#BSGcarehomes

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