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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · 9d

@angelapointon.bsky.social, Elaine Hunter and I had the opportunity to talk #dementia, #brainhealth and the role of AHPs to physio students at #RGU today. Lots of engagement and hopefully good feedback.

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · 13d

How wonderful to have a joint meeting with the Welsh AHP dementia forum today. Great discussions about the newly published ADI report about rehabilitation in dementia and it's implications for AHPs

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Anita Smith @anitaslt.bsky.social · 20d

Would really appreciate your thoughts on supervision for SLTs gaining competence in the management of dysphagia post qualification in the UK. If you would be happy to share your thoughts please snap the QR below or use this link forms.office.com/e/ndzqgBFF4u

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · 21d

Absolutely fantastic day at the #RCSLT Scottish hub day. A wee contribution by myself and @sltros.bsky.social with a lightening talk on how we have used data in developing SLT frailty services but really enjoyed brilliant and challenging talks on AI and leadership

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Sep 6

Also lots of round houses to be seen on the lower slopes of the hill and a great local museum at the foot

ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Sep 6

A lovely day in Gairloch, I am not a mountain climber and barely tolerate hills, this seemed to be doable but required some actual climbing which was terrifying! But amazing views all the way to Skye

View across the loch to Skye from Meall nah Lolaire

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Alasdair MacLullich @amaclullich.bsky.social · Aug 28

☑️ New research in @Age_and_Ageing

⭐️The 4AT is more than a #delirium tool: a score of ≥1 has an 87% sensitivity for known #dementia in older hospital patients.

➡️ Could assist in identifying dementia in hospital inpatients.

Link below 👇

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Aug 28

I was driving along a road in Aberdeen today thinking exactly this, it didn't feel exclusive but inclusive and I hope it feels that way to everyone.

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Aug 28

Nooo you are coming to Aberdeen when we are on holiday! (It's the schools October break) Oh well, hopefully you will love it so much you will come back

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Aug 27

I see a lot of this in people referred due to swallowing difficulties where no one has explained to the family or the person that this is part of increasing frailty and a trajectory that is predictable.

Shibley @drshibley.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Once you’re progressively dwindling you’re likely to become more dependent, be admitted and readmitted more frequently, lose function or weight in hospital, and die, even when care is sensitive and skilled."
@mancunianmedic.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/358/...

David Oliver: “Progressive dwindling,” frailty, and realistic expectations

Relatives of sick older patients have an understandable need to know why their loved ones are deteriorating or failing to recover, or exactly why they died. This can lead to misunderstandings, formal ...

www.bmj.com

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World Bollard Association™️ @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social · Aug 26

In a world full of so much misery, you can ALWAYS rely on bollards to make things better.
#WorldBollardAssociation

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uclbrainstories.bsky.social @uclbrainstories.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hello Bluesky! 👋🏻

We’re back with some exciting new episodes in the pipeline…. But in the meantime why not have a browse and a listen of our back catalogue:

www.ucl.ac.uk/research/dom...

Brain Stories Podcast

Brain Stories is the brand new podcast from the UCL Neuroscience Domain.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Jun 20

Very lucky to have been given the opportunity to see this last night. I didn't know what it was about and only vaguely knew who Rhod was. But the show is side splittingly funny, desperately sad, thought provoking and positive. I spent the way home explaining H+N cancers to my non SLT friends though

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Author Tiffany McDaniel @tiffanymcdaniel.bsky.social · Jun 16

You know I love history and facts! This reel features some history on Pride, its roots, and the decades of activism that inspired it. This history and the activists who fought for change is one of the reasons Pride month is so important. Here's to celebrating Pride all year long!🌈

#pridemonth

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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · Jun 15

We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support

We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.

The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Jun 13

It's an ongoing and oft highlighted situation: People living with dementia have unmet needs in relation to communication, there are not the services to meet these needs and awareness of the support available is limited :(

Access to communication support for community-dwelling people with dementia: A mixed methods study exploring local perspectives within the United Kingdom context

AbstractIntroduction. Communication difficulties occur in all dementia subtypes. This can affect individuals’ identity, relationships, and quality-of-life

academic.oup.com

ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Jun 12

Congratulations! Very well deserved prize for your inspirational leadership

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Marianne Piano @mporthoptics.bsky.social · Jun 12

Obligatory poster selfie! Come to 212 and chat to me about dementia rehabilitation! #ANZSGM2025

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Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · Jun 6

The best dresses for summer wedding guests, according to an insane article in the Guardian. This one is primary school art smock meets Alien 3.

“The best dresses for summer weddings
Painted Kozo dress
£185 at Emiko Studios”

Woman wearing a wide brown smock with a big black splodge on the chest, accessorised with socks and sandals. She looks ridiculous.

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · Jun 6

Interesting that they forgot to mention that Scotland does have Dementia strategies. However we all still face significant issues in meeting the needs of people living with dementia

The Lewy Body Society @lewybodysociety.bsky.social · Jun 6

Delighted article co-authored by our chief exec Jacqui Cannon on Challenges of dementia care in the UK, published in the @bmj.com Editorials.

www.bmj.com/content/389/...

#Lewybodydementia #dementia

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Prof Katherine Sleeman @katherinesleeman.bsky.social · May 21

🎉 I am thrilled to launch the Dementia Journeys website - a new digital platform sharing powerful stories from carers, & exploring what better end-of-life dementia care looks like based on research from the UCL/KCL EMBED-Care programme
👉 www.dementia-journeys.com
#DementiaActionWeek 1/8

www.de

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Linda Lombard @heavensgone.bsky.social · May 17

The prime minister warns that immigration could turn Britain into an ‘island of strangers’. Author and poet @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social responds

#MigrantsWelcomeHere

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · May 16

Co-author Theresa Yao writes: "How much do you know about dysphagia? Probably not much based on our review which found low awareness across society (unless you're an SLP). To provide timely care, we need to educate & better assess" pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #ASHASIG13 Available #OpenAccess!

Awareness of Dysphagia: An Integrative Review

Purpose: This review article aims to describe the awareness of dysphagia among different populations, including the general public, those with li...

on.asha.org

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · May 15

Lots about PPA, not got to the therapy chapters yet

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · May 15

New book! Looking forward to reading and sharing. @annavolkmer.bsky.social

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