Jane Thompson
@jthompdementiaadv.bsky.social
Interested in all things dementia and public involvement in research. Former carer.
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In @science.org today my essay on predicting and preventing Alzheimer's disease (open-access)
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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...
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May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In @science.org today my essay on predicting and preventing Alzheimer's disease (open-access)
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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📢 Save the date! PxP (For Patients, By Patients) is coming back September 9-12, 2025! 🎉
A free, virtual event focused on #PatientEngagement — created by patients, for patients.
💌Stay in the loop: sign up for the PxP newsletter (link in bio).
#PxP25 #ForPatientsByPatients
A free, virtual event focused on #PatientEngagement — created by patients, for patients.
💌Stay in the loop: sign up for the PxP newsletter (link in bio).
#PxP25 #ForPatientsByPatients
May 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
📢 Save the date! PxP (For Patients, By Patients) is coming back September 9-12, 2025! 🎉
A free, virtual event focused on #PatientEngagement — created by patients, for patients.
💌Stay in the loop: sign up for the PxP newsletter (link in bio).
#PxP25 #ForPatientsByPatients
A free, virtual event focused on #PatientEngagement — created by patients, for patients.
💌Stay in the loop: sign up for the PxP newsletter (link in bio).
#PxP25 #ForPatientsByPatients
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We're not using the word ‘demented’ anymore." In her new blog, Dr Jodi Watt explains why it's time we let go of this harmful term 👉
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-say...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-say...
Dr Jodi Watt - Blog – Why Saying ‘Demented’ Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Harmful
Saying ‘demented’ isn’t just outdated – it’s stigmatising. Dr Jodi Watt explains why language matters and how we can do better.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
May 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We're not using the word ‘demented’ anymore." In her new blog, Dr Jodi Watt explains why it's time we let go of this harmful term 👉
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-say...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-say...
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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
May 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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
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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
Free in the latest issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia, the journal of @alzassociation.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/alz.70257
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...
doi.org
May 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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
Free in the latest issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia, the journal of @alzassociation.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/alz.70257
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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
April 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
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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...
I've reviewed the study and many other relevant ones here
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-shingl...
The Shingles Vaccine and Reduction of Dementia
A compelling new study adds to the body of data supporting some protection provided by the vaccine
erictopol.substack.com
April 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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...
I've reviewed the study and many other relevant ones here
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-shingl...
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📢 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
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
March 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
📢 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
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
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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...
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...
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
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March 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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...
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...
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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...
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
December 13, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-proc...
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Can we get 50 reposts?
Our Mission: (1) to communicate dementia risk lowering findings to the public and (2) to support researchers.
Our posts will be of interest to anyone who wants good brain and body health, and would like to live a long and healthy life.
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Our Mission: (1) to communicate dementia risk lowering findings to the public and (2) to support researchers.
Our posts will be of interest to anyone who wants good brain and body health, and would like to live a long and healthy life.
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December 13, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Can we get 50 reposts?
Our Mission: (1) to communicate dementia risk lowering findings to the public and (2) to support researchers.
Our posts will be of interest to anyone who wants good brain and body health, and would like to live a long and healthy life.
Follow us today!
Our Mission: (1) to communicate dementia risk lowering findings to the public and (2) to support researchers.
Our posts will be of interest to anyone who wants good brain and body health, and would like to live a long and healthy life.
Follow us today!
Looking for people with interest in public involvement in research and all things dementia related. Any suggestions?
November 10, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Looking for people with interest in public involvement in research and all things dementia related. Any suggestions?