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@jthompdementiaadv

Interested in all things dementia and public involvement in research. Former carer.

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Not all Australians embrace the CCI terminology...but important to evaluate the activity nonetheless!

05.03.2026 07:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm struck by similarities to losing an intimate partner to dementia - has been described e.g. as 'losing a husband by slow excruciating degrees' (Joyce Carol Oates).

04.03.2026 07:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior Research Associate: Dementia rehabilitation University of Canberra seeks Senior Research Associate to lead co designed national dementia digital rehabilitation platform.

Senior Research Associate role at University of Canberra delivering a co designed national digital platform translating dementia rehabilitation evidence into practice.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/senior-r...

27.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great article. Could someone please write an equally good paper arguing 'patients are not consumers'. If only for Australia!

10.02.2026 03:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At last....and excellent critique of the way too often cited '17 year gap'.

18.11.2025 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mmm. 4am in Australia. Will a recording be available please?

18.11.2025 05:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Would love to hear this. Will a recording be available for those of us on the other side of the world?

17.09.2025 08:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed. Graphical representations showing 'benefits' don't really reflect the fact that observed differences aren't really clinically meaningful. Australia's TGA hasn't approved lecanemab although has approved donanemab (why?). PBS approval unlikely but pending.

20.08.2025 05:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All very difficult for patients and carers to get their heads around.

19.08.2025 21:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I look forward to seeing this.

17.08.2025 06:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful pics but may need explanation for those of us without inside knowledge!!

25.07.2025 07:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds excellent. Very much needed.

18.07.2025 08:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Predicting and preventing Alzheimer’s disease With all the advances in both the science of aging and artificial intelligence (AI), we are in a propitious position to accurately and precisely determine who is at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s...

In @science.org today my essay on predicting and preventing Alzheimer's disease (open-access)

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

29.05.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 154 πŸ” 59 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5
PxP For Patients, By Patients. Virtual Conference. September 9-12 2025.

PxP For Patients, By Patients. Virtual Conference. September 9-12 2025.

πŸ“’ Save the date! PxP (For Patients, By Patients) is coming back September 9-12, 2025! πŸŽ‰

A free, virtual event focused on #PatientEngagement β€” created by patients, for patients.

πŸ’ŒStay in the loop: sign up for the PxP newsletter (link in bio).

#PxP25 #ForPatientsByPatients

27.05.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Dr Jodi Watt - Blog – Why Saying β€˜Demented’ Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Harmful Saying β€˜demented’ isn’t just outdated – it’s stigmatising. Dr Jodi Watt explains why language matters and how we can do better.

We're not using the word β€˜demented’ anymore." In her new blog, Dr Jodi Watt explains why it's time we let go of this harmful term πŸ‘‰

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-say...

27.05.2025 20:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a great pleasure to present at the recent Dementia Training Australia Symposium about the SPICE program among others doing inspiring work. Two of the latest papers here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... More coming soon! @uccarat.bsky.social

25.05.2025 20:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Co‐design of medication management guidance tools for people living with dementia and carers at discharge INTRODUCTION People with dementia and carers face challenges in understanding and managing medications at discharge. This study aimed to develop user-centered, co-designed medication management guid...

Thrilled to share our new paper that details, for the first time, the co-design of novel medication management information tools for and with people with dementia & carers.

Free in the latest issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia, the journal of @alzassociation.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/alz.70257

23.05.2025 01:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Nearly 12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

Nearly 12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is exceptionally demanding. Repost in support of the nearly 12 million family and friends who provide care to someone with dementia. #AlzheimersInAmerica #ENDALZ

29.04.2025 21:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

People first.
Patients - in context.
But...'consumers' - please, never!!!

19.04.2025 08:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Shingles Vaccine and Reduction of Dementia A compelling new study adds to the body of data supporting some protection provided by the vaccine

A major paper @nature.com this week found a significant decline in dementia after an outdated Shingles vaccine.
I've reviewed the study and many other relevant ones here
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-shingl...

05.04.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 1157 πŸ” 295 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 28

A great meeting. Thanks for the invitation!

25.03.2025 05:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ New Language Hub is now live

It's a space to explore how words shape care and support, challenge language that doesn’t belong, and promote more human, inclusive ways of speaking and thinking.

Visit the Language Hub today and share it with your team bit.ly/4iBChCl #LanguageMatters

18.03.2025 09:18 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 5
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a woman in a pink dress with the words it makes perfect sense on the bottom ALT: a woman in a pink dress with the words it makes perfect sense on the bottom

Our #Thoughtfortheday. People with dementia can read & process information much more easily if things are well written & clearly presented.

But it’s not just people with dementia.

Good writing for people with dementia is good writing for everyone.

www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/wp-content/u...

18.03.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Excellent initiative. Take note funding bodies in Australia!

09.03.2025 08:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ethical approval generally not necessary if the role is an advisory/partnership role.

13.02.2025 00:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like a good idea to do so! What are your plans re how you will involve them and how you will find the right people?

12.02.2025 20:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks interesting

23.01.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A good question. Public contributors to research benefit greatly from attending conferences and make valuable contributions to conferences. Reduced registration fees help. Unless funding built into research project budget, not easy to get funds to cover full costs - in my experience.

11.01.2025 02:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agree. Always important to 'involve the right people', 'involve enough of them' and 'involve those people enough'. Recruitment practices matter.

06.01.2025 01:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0