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Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · 2d

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years nature.com/articles/s44...

#COVID #coronavirus #dementia #health

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years - npj Dementia

npj Dementia - COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 5d

My university is hiring an associate dean of #research for the college of #nursing and #health professions.
#academicsky

Careers at Lamar University | .

www.schooljobs.com

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JAMA @jama.com · 13d

#Alzheimer disease is more common in women than men.

Often attributed to the fact that women tend to live longer, research shows the sex gap likely stems from a complex mix of biological and sociocultural factors.

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Why Is Alzheimer Disease More Common in Women?

This Medical News article discusses the biological and sociocultural factors that may contribute to sex-based differences in Alzheimer disease prevalence and progression.

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 17d

I’ve added you to mine. 😀

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 18d

“The report’s main point is surprisingly simple: people living with #dementia can still set goals, learn strategies, and adapt their lives with the right support … #rehabilitation is about focusing on what a person can still do and helping them do it for as long as possible.”
#slpeeps #cog-comm

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 18d

Today World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 is about #askboutdementia, so I wanted to share my thoughts on the new World Alzheimer Report 2025 about Rehabilitation.
Why it matters for caregivers & the questions we should be asking.

#dementia #caregivers

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025: Why Dementia Rehabilitation Matters for Caregivers. - DementiaWho!

On World Alzheimer’s Day 2025, I reflect on the World Alzheimer Report and why dementia rehabilitation matters for caregivers and loved ones.

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 21d

ReImagining Dementia's 'Taking it to the Streets' campaign starts soon!
Sept 21 - Oct 21
@reimaginedementia.bsky.social

Learn more, join the coalition, & get involved here:
www.reimaginingdementia.com/takingstreets
#dementia #joy #shatteringthesilence #reimaginingdementia #RDCtakingittothestreets

Taking It to the Streets — Reimagining Dementia

www.reimaginingdementia.com

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 23d

I agree. Covid isolation during development is such a relevant concern facing our broader population. I wonder, too, about loneliness in populations that live with disabilities or illness that reduce social engagement. This work certainly needs to be continued.

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 23d

My pleasure!

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome! I've added you to this SLP/SLT starter pack go.bsky.app/BPGjWug
Starter packs help people find individuals & interest groups. Have a look at the many SLP/SLT starter packs that @carolinebowen.bsky.social has created on her profile page. That should help you start connecting with #SLPeeps

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 25d

This is excellent. Thank you for sharing!

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · 25d

In this study of 13,592 participants-childhood loneliness was associated with cognitive decline & risk of #dementia in adulthood, even in the absence of adult loneliness.
There is a need for interventions for childhood loneliness to promote cognitive health across the lifespan. #slpeeps #prevention

Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · 25d

Childhood Loneliness and Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk in Adulthood jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

#Alzheimers #dementia #loneliness #mentalhealth #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence

Childhood Loneliness and Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk in Adulthood

This cohort study examines whether childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk in midlife and older age and whether adult loneliness mediates or modifies these associat...

jamanetwork.com

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AAUP chapter @UT Austin @utaustinaaup.bsky.social · 29d

www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

“Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texas A&M to fire the professor seen in the video because they acted “contrary to Texas law,” although he did not say which law the professor had violated.”

Could that be because the prof didn’t violate any TX (or federal) law? 🤔

Texas A&M University System orders audit of courses at all 12 universities

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents ordered an audit of courses at the system's 12 schools amid backlash over a professor’s gender identity lesson.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · Sep 3

Ohio State Bans Land Acknowledgments

The new policy is one of several in response to a state law that aims to eliminate any mention of diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities. https://bit.ly/3HRi26H

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky

A quote over an image of the Ohio State University library building.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Aug 31

“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.

James Baldwin’s Lesson for Teachers in a Time of Turmoil

Rigorous lessons are not mutually exclusive from culturally and politically relevant ones.

www.newyorker.com

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · Aug 30

Results provide evidence that hearing loss in middle-aged and older adults:
⬆️ risk of social isolation &
⬇️ social participation

This emphasizes the importance of hearing-related services aimed at supporting social engagement for this population.

#gerontology #audiology #slpeeps #aging

ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Aug 30

Association Between Hearing Loss and Social Integration Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://on.asha.org/4mNH71t

@CSDisseminate #JSLHR @SIGPerspectives

Association Between Hearing Loss and Social Integration Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Purpose: This meta-analysis aimed to examine the association between hearing loss and social integration as well as the effectiveness of audiolog...

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Aug 22

In a study by Schafer et al., older adults achieved significantly improved cognitive performance, self-reported hearing difficulties, and noise acceptance after 2 and 4 months of hearing aid use.

https://on.asha.org/4oPfRks #aud2b #audpeeps

Impact of Short-Term Hearing Aid Use on Cognitive Performance, Noise Acceptance, and Self-Perceived Benefit

Purpose: Given emerging evidence suggesting a correlation between hearing and cognitive performance, hearing loss may be a modifiable risk factor...

on.asha.org

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ijqmonline.bsky.social @ijqmonline.bsky.social · Aug 20

New special issue! Accessibility & inclusion in qualitative research are essential for ethical, impactful outcomes. This collection edited by Wayland and Watharow explores power, intersectionality & practical strategies to centre diverse voices. - Sarah Wayland

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Aug 15

So pleased to see this published in LSHSS! Huge thanks to
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · Aug 15

Excited to share our latest article!

We examined #SLP2b student experiences of a #StudyAbroad class focused on #dementia inclusive programs & the role of #SLPeeps in #dementia care.

interpretive #phenomenological analysis
#inclusion #cog-comm

doi.org/10.1044/2025...
w/ @learrington.bsky.social

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Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 13

Women with Down syndrome may develop Alzheimer's disease more rapidly than men news.uci.edu/2025/08/12/w... by @ucirvine.bsky.social

#Alzheimers #dementia #DownSyndrome #WomensHealth @elizabethhead.bsky.social

Women with Down syndrome may develop Alzheimer's disease more rapidly than men

UC Irvine study finds sex differences may impact treatment approaches

news.uci.edu

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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · Aug 14

🆓🔓 Hello, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES; you'll 💝 LOVE 💝 this #openaccess article! A good understanding of children's communicative capacity underpins provision of interdisciplinary support for children with speech, language, and communication needs ( #SLCN). #childspeechdis #devlangdis #stuttering #stammering

Sharynne McLeod @sharynnemcleod.bsky.social · Aug 14

Children Draw Talking: Look at what we can learn from this open access article about 200 children from 24 countries who drew themselves talking
@ashajournals.bsky.social @carolinebowen.bsky.social

pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

Children Draw Talking Around the World

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine how children from across the world draw themselves talking and to apply an interdisciplinary a...

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · Aug 13

#SLPeeps - CSD student participants discussed:
❎change associated with #StudyAbroad experiences
❎the ➕ & ➖ impact of social learning
❎personal & professional growth
❎development of clinical perspectives

#HigherED #SoTL #qualitative
w / @learrington.bsky.social

pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

“We Thought About It in a Different Way”: A Phenomenological Investigation of Student Study-Abroad Experiences

Background: This study investigated experiential phenomena associated with participation in short-term study abroad (SA) that was embedded within...

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · Aug 13

Clinical supervisors & new CFs - "This tutorial presents the guidelines, processes, and expectations of the CF in accordance with the CFCC Standard VII ... with potential areas of confusion clarified and interpreted."
#SLPeeps #CF-SLP

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · Aug 12

This #SIG11 tutorial presents the guidelines, processes, and expectations of the clinical fellowship in accordance with the CFCC Standard VII in an integrated format, with potential areas of confusion clarified and interpreted. on.asha.org/3UXegvj #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Tutorial: A Guide to Getting Started With the Clinical Fellowship Experience

Purpose: The clinical fellowship (CF) experience is a pivotal time for speech-language pathologists as it marks the transition from being a stude...

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Reuters @reuters.com · Aug 12

White House to lead review of some Smithsonian museums reut.rs/45dgjBw

White House to lead review of some Smithsonian museums

The White House said on Tuesday it will lead an internal review of some Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, after President Donald Trump earlier this year accused the institution of spreading "anti-American ideology" and raised alarm among civil rights advocates.

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Karen Whisenhunt Saar (she/her) @kwsaar.bsky.social · Aug 9

TSUS dissolves faculty senates

“Faculty senates have long helped guide academic policy and served as a key channel for faculty to share concerns with university administrators. Velasco said dissolving them…could lead to a loss in institutional memory & weaken oversight.”

#HigherEd

Texas State System dissolves faculty senates, eroding professors' influence on campuses

While other universities move to preserve the advisory bodies, Texas State will abolish them under a new state law that curtails faculty’s influence on campuses.

www.texastribune.org

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