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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Sep 8

✨ Interested in #falls in long-term care facilities and how they relate to walking activity exposure?

How do we balance supporting safety while also promoting independence and autonomy in movement?

Check out our new paper 👇🏻

academic.oup.com/biomedgeront...

Rethinking the relationship between ambulatory activity and falls in long-term care: Risk versus reward

AbstractBackground. Ambulatory older residents in long-term care(LTC) have the highest risk of falling. However, the relationship between ambulatory activi

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Mar 24

Interested in physical mobility and dementia?

Are you a health and social care practitioner in the UK?

Join our growing network to support research into improving mobility, independence and quality of life for people living with dementia ⬇️

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Feb 5

Hope you’re doing well in Oz!

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Feb 4

www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025...

International experts offer insights to prevent falls - The University of AucklandFacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedInInstagramWomen's Refuge

Falls are a pressing issue for older New Zealanders that will be addressed at a symposium at the University of Auckland on 5 February.

www.auckland.ac.nz

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Feb 4

Delighted to be in Auckland today to speak at and hear from some fantastic speakers at today’s symposium on mobility and ageing, presenting on work looking at the complex relationship between walking and falls in aged care.

Big thanks to Prof Ngaire Kerse for the invite.

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Jan 24

Excellent blog from @tashmisbah.bsky.social on perceptions of Parkinson’s in Africa, well worth reading! So pleased to be collaborating with Tash on work to uncover meaningfulness of mobility loss due to Parkinson’s in Africa to inform development of digital outcomes.

from.ncl.ac.uk/witchcraft-a...

Witchcraft and demons: perceptions of Parkinson’s disease in Africa

Witchcraft, curses, and devils. Discover perceptions of Parkinson’s in Africa and how a new ground-breaking documentary is giving voice to those diagnosed.

from.ncl.ac.uk

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Francesca R Farina @francescarofa.bsky.social · Jan 13

📣 Abstract submissions are open for Dementia Research Network Ireland's Early Career Researcher day on March 4 in Queen's University Belfast: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...

This is a fantastic opportunity for early career professionals to showcase their research. Travel bursaries available!

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Jan 22

Delighted to see this in print! Well done @grotangen.bsky.social and team!

Gro Gujord Tangen @grotangen.bsky.social · Jan 16

The validation study of the brief Spatial Orientation Screening Questionnaire has been published in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

Thanks @rionamcardle.bsky.social & other coauthors not on bsky!
doi.org/10.1177/1387...

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Matthew Prina @matthewprina.bsky.social · Dec 18

Come and do a PhD here in Newcastle. This will focus on assessing primary care pathways prior to receiving a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia using mixed methods. 31st January deadline. More info here www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKZ741/p... @newcastleuni.bsky.social @lewybodysociety.bsky.social

PhD Studentship - Diagnostic Delays in Lewy Body Dementia; Exploring the Primary Care Perspective using a Mixed Method Approach at Newcastle University

Find a PhD Studentship - Diagnostic Delays in Lewy Body Dementia; Exploring the Primary Care Perspective using a Mixed Method Approach on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board in higher education. Click to vi...

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Dec 13

Dr Daniel Erskine @danielersk1ne.bsky.social at Newcatle University is recruiting for a PhD Student to work on understanding the 'Processes driving neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment in Lewy body dementia' as part of the Alz Soc LBD DTC.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-proc...

PhD: Processes driving neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment in Lewy body dementia

Dr Daniel Erskine at Newcatle University is recruiting for a PhD Student to work on understanding the 'Processes driving neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment in Lewy body dementia' as part of th...

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Dec 10

Dr Timothy Rittman at University of Cambridge is recruiting for a Research Associate to work on exploring #AI for the diagnosis and prognosis of #dementia. Closing date: 29th December

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

Research Associate: AI for the diagnosis and prognosis of dementia

Dr Timothy Rittman at University of Cambridge is recruiting for a Research Associate to work on exploring AI for the diagnosis and prognosis of dementia

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Dec 2

I’m presenting a webinar tomorrow for the Dutch Institute of Allied Health Care about:

👉Dementia & common mobility issues
👉Objective mobility measurement
👉Socioecological influences on mobility in dementia
👉How we can better support mobility in dementia.

Link below!

search.app/3YeYqu2PasZM...

Webinar 'Characterising and supporting mobility impairments in dementia from a socio-ecological perspective'

NPi cursussen voor fysiotherapeuten, oefentherapeuten en ergotherapeuten. Hou uw kennis in beweging.

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Dr Nagina Khan @drkhan-do.bsky.social · Dec 1

📢 New paper 👇🏼

This research is about diversity, community engagement, & co-design in health & social care research, focusing on the importance of including individuals from all backgrounds in the research process.

1st of Dec is off to a good start 🥰

Link: bmjleader.bmj.com/content/earl...

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Greta Rait @grait.bsky.social · Nov 27

Join our cohort of future #dementia research leaders. Opportunities @uclofficial.bsky.social . Click on the link!

Alzheimer's Society Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care @i-care-dtc.bsky.social · Nov 27

The @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social funded 🎓 I-Care DTC is now recruiting! 5 fully-funded PhDs in #dementia care research are available. Have a look at the projects available at QMUL www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-stud...

PhD Studentship: Dementia Care / Diagnosis Project Options

Funded PhD Postion available within the Alzheimer's Society Dementia I-Care DTC at Queen Mary University of London, choice of projects available

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Steven Pryjmachuk @mhnprofsteven.bsky.social · Nov 26

Paper on our experiences researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

A Blueprint for Involvement: Reflections of lived experience co-researchers and academic researchers on working collaboratively - Research Involvement and Engagement

Patient and public involvement in health research is important to ensure that research remains relevant to the patient groups it intends to benefit. The UK NIHR funded Blueprint study aimed to develop...

researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · Nov 23

My colleague, Grace, is looking for experts in accelerometer measurements of #physicalactivity and #sleep to take part in an important Delphi study.

forms.office.com/e/eFPzc5NHXM

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Felicity Enders, PhD, MPH @felicityenders.bsky.social · Nov 23

As a grant reviewer, what do you really wish people would do/not do?

Not big things, like find a significant question/innovative method/be consistent with aims

Little things, like bold each acronym the first time it’s used.

Add your pet peeves ⬇️
#HiddenCurriculum #Research

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Miles Witham @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social · Nov 18

UK colleagues involved in caring for older people: Please complete our short NIHR Newcastle BRC survey which aims to describe current UK clinical practice around sarcopenia diagnosis and management; your responses will help us to improve research and practice in this crucial area. bit.ly/4heSey6

Doctor with patient performing grip strength measurement

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Sarah Walter @sarahmwalter.bsky.social · Nov 23

Excellent review of public and participant involvement #PPI in #digitalhealth - finding meaningful input on study and intervention design and acceptability. Needed: #inclusion of marginalized communities, and continuous partnership vs ad hoc work #digitalhealth pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39376020/

How can patients shape digital medicine? A rapid review of patient and public involvement and engagement in the development of digital health technologies for neurological conditions - PubMed

PPIE has been inconsistently reported in this research area, highlighting the need for more guidance and best-practice examples This review used a UK-based definition of PPIE, which may have excluded ...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Matthieu Boisgontier @matthieuboisgontier.com · Nov 17

This starter pack is intended for researchers in all areas of gait and posture - just let me know if you would like to be added. go.bsky.app/UaoaLRZ

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Nov 22

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hard at work on my upcoming webinar, looking at the characterisation and support of mobility impairments in #dementia… A little sneak peek!

Sign up on this link ⬇️

www.npi.nl/cursussen-en...

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Bryan D. James, PhD @bryandjames.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hey DigiCog folks (hey @jhassenstab.bsky.social is that a term or did I coin a phrase??): check out this starter pack Jason made for researchers using digital technology (not fingers) to assess cognition

Jason Hassenstab @ctrlab.org · Nov 20

Digital Cognition #StarterPack is live. Not many of us on here yet, but I KNOW there are more of you lurking about. Request an add! Let's get more people on Bluesky. #Alzheimers #ADRD #ENDALZ #Cogpsych #Neuropsychology #Cognition go.bsky.app/PBzbcGp

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Ríona Mc Ardle @rionamcardle.bsky.social · Nov 20

Looking forward to running this webinar on 3rd December, looking at physical mobility issues in dementia, current challenges for mobility support in dementia and how we might address this through a socio-ecological approach.

Link below if you’re interested!

search.app/dsZi5p4Scovb...

Webinar 'Characterising and supporting mobility impairments in dementia from a socio-ecological perspective'

NPi cursussen voor fysiotherapeuten, oefentherapeuten en ergotherapeuten. Hou uw kennis in beweging.

search.app

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Janis Fiedler @fiejanis.bsky.social · Nov 20

Introducing the #Wearable Landscape:
Issues pertaining to the validation of the measurement of 24-h physical activity, sedentary, and sleep behavior assessment.
doi.org/10.1016/j.js...

The 900+ validation studies are displayed on the accompanying website:
wearable-landscape.info/living-review

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