Nathan M D'Cunha

Changing patterns of referrals in response to a multicomponent rehabilitation program for people with dementia and their care partners Objectives This article examines referral types and patterns over the first 30 months of a new multicomponent rehabilitation program for people with dementia and care partners, the Sustainable Perso...

New paper: Changing patterns of referrals in response to a multicomponent rehabilitation program for people with dementia and their care partners onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

New paper: Multidisciplinary Allied Health Reablement Model of Care for Older People in Residential Aged Care and Community Settings: Mixed-Methods Evaluation doi.org/10.1177/0733... @dianegibson.bsky.social @nmdcunha.bsky.social

Thank you @nmdcunha.bsky.social for hosting me for the CARAT lecture at University of Canberra. It was a pleasure interacting with you and your team.

Susan in a patterned top stands at the podium on a large stage in a full lecture theatre with slides

Susan in a patterned top stands at the podium on a large stage in a full lecture theatre with slides

Susan name-checks @clairemcoconnor.bsky.social and @nmdcunha.bsky.social's work in her Derek Prinsley Memorial Address here at #ANZSGM2025 - high quality research about dementia rehabilitation and reablement reaching hundreds of geriatric care professionals across Australia!

The University of Canberra, together w/ @aihw.bsky.social, have launched the first Living with Dementia Survey! Visit our website at www.dementiasurvey.com.au for more information or sign up to www.stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au We need everyone’s help to spread the word!

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

UC allied health program trials a transformative model of care for older Australians The University of Canberra’s pilot of its Enhanced Allied Health for Older People in Residential Care (EAHOP) program demonstrates positive wellbeing.

UC allied health program trials a transformative model of care for older Australians www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/med... Great work by the @uccarat.bsky.social team @dianegibson.bsky.social

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Blood Test Explained By Neurologists The lumipulse blood test brings renewed hope for earlier diagnosis and treatment for millions of people facing the uncertainty of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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Exploring the Role of a Dietitian in an Early Intervention Program for People With Dementia and Their Care Partners: A Composite Case Series - Caitlin Bull, Elizabeth Low, Helen Holloway, Jane Kellett... Symptoms of dementia can impact the nutritional status and quality of life of people with dementia, but there is limited research exploring the dietitian’s role...

New paper: Exploring the Role of a Dietitian in an Early Intervention Program for People With Dementia and Their Care Partners: A Composite Case Series journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @uccarat.bsky.social @grchelberg.bsky.social @dianegibson.bsky.social

Preserving physical activity for people with younger onset dementia research What role does staying active play in preserving physical and cognitive health for people living with younger onset dementia?

Great to see UC PhD student Nic Lawlis featured in today's Dementia Australia eNews Research Edition for his work on young onset dementia and physical activity www.dementia.org.au/news/preserv...

The $8.5 billion health pledge doctors say will disadvantage women Longer consults already attract a smaller rate of funding per minute than shorter consults. The gap is set to widen despite additional funding.

I strongly support this push for better funding for longer GP consults.

The ACT has the lowest bill billing rate in the country and more support for longer consults is key to turning that around while also ensuring better healthcare for women.
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Experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers: A global cross‐sectional survey INTRODUCTION Sexism is prevalent in academia and is a crucial factor driving women out of the academic workforce. However, sexism in dementia research remains underexplored. This study aimed to unde.....

Thrilled to share our latest publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: a global survey on experiences and perceptions of sexism in dementia research careers.

Grateful to my incredible co-authors for their collaboration on this important topic.

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Systematic review of the efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for improving quality of life of people with dementia www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Full article now available: www.publish.csiro.au/PY/PY24174

The effects of L-theanine consumption on sleep outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of L-theanine, a non-proteinogenic amino acid found in tea, on sleep outcomes. …

New from Amanda Bulman, Andrew McKune, @nmdcunha.bsky.social @drwolfmarx.bsky.social Murray Turner. New manuscript published in Sleep Medicine Reviews (IF11); The effects of #L-Theanine consumption on #sleep outcomes: #systematic review and #meta-analysis.

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Exploring dementia service gaps and barriers in the Australian Capital Territory: A qualitative study Background: In recent years, there has been increased recognition of the importance of unmet needs of services for people with dementia regionally and nationally. This study aimed to explore the servi...

Just accepted: Exploring dementia service gaps and barriers in the Australian Capital Territory: A qualitative study
www.publish.csiro.au/PY/justaccep... @uccarat.bsky.social Full text available for free soon

The Reality of Alzheimer's Research YouTube video by Bloomberg Television

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A Protocol for Enhancing Allied Health Care for Older People in Residential Care: The EAHOP Intervention Background: Complications due to frailty and injury after falls are a significant problem for people living in residential aged care. This can lead to a range of negative outcomes including poor physi...

New paper: A Protocol for Enhancing Allied Health Care for Older People in Residential Care: The EAHOP Intervention www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...

Omega-3 fatty acids had a small protective effect of slowing biological aging (via multiple epigenetic clocks, Figure) nature.com/articles/s43...

Exercise and Vit D were also assessed with some additive benefits but not significant on their own

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New Paper: “I forgot she used to make chocolate cake”: Digital storytelling supporting person-focussed dementia care: A qualitative thematic analysis journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @uccarat.bsky.social

Opinion | The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science Fraud in research needs to end.

The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...

Support CARAT warriors To Beat Dementia! Make a donation to support CARAT warriors in the Memory Walk & Jog to help Australians living with dementia.

The @uccarat.bsky.social are raising money for the annual Dementia Australia Memory Walk & Jog. We would appreciate any donations which go towards counselling, support groups, education, and research. Please feel free to join us on the day! www.memorywalk.com.au/fundraisers/...

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New paper: Pilot of a multicomponent program for people with dementia and their care partners: Health services staff expectations, experiences and observations journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @uccarat.bsky.social @grchelberg.bsky.social #SPICE

Being able to pay for a casual gym visit via QR code and entry via Bluetooth. Genius - and perfect for public holidays at Warehouse Fitness & Gym Wollongong

YOD SIG Webinar Supporting children with parents with YOD YouTube video by Australian Dementia Network

Our YOD-SIG's latest webinar supporting children and adolescents with parents who have #YOD
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💭 Social Connection Toolkit for Residential Aged Care

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#PatientExperience #LivedExperience #PatientEngagement
#CommunityEngagement #Health #RuralHealth #RegionalHealth
#Research #ClinicalTrials
#Codesign #Collaboration #AgedCare

The impact of the Dementia Care in Hospitals Program on hospital acquired complications – a non-randomised stepped wedge hybrid effectiveness-implementation study - BMC Geriatrics Background Hospitalized older patients with cognitive impairment (CI) experience poor outcomes and high rates of hospital acquired complications (HACs). This study investigated the effectiveness of a ...

New paper with contributions by one of our team: The impact of the Dementia Care in Hospitals Program on hospital acquired complications – a non-randomised stepped wedge hybrid effectiveness-implementation study bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #CARAT #dementia

Australia's National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034 is finally out www.health.gov.au/our-work/nat... as well as AIHW indicators www.aihw.gov.au/reports/deme... #dementia

Thank you to #ERA2024 organisers & attendees for a great virtual conference & the opportunity to present our collaborative research on the SPICE Program for people with dementia & care partners in the ACT @uccarat.bsky.social #dementia #rehabilitation @nmdcunha.bsky.social

Delighted to see this publication, the result of an extensive delphi process

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