Ríona Mc Ardle
@rionamcardle.bsky.social
NIHR Advanced Fellow, Newcastle University. Dementia, ageing, Parkinson’s, mobility, gait, physical activity, digital health and digital inclusion, public patient involvement, inclusive research.
When not talking research, probably talking about Dorito 🐕
When not talking research, probably talking about Dorito 🐕
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Read this @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social blog post by @rionamcardle.bsky.social and Lyn Rogers on why physical activity is so important for people living with dementia, and top tips for keeping active🚶
www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/moving-...
www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/moving-...
Moving well with dementia: why physical mobility matters
Movement expert Dr Ríona McArdle and former carer, Lyn Rogers, explain why dementia can make moving around more difficult, and share ideas for supporting you to keep moving well.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Read this @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social blog post by @rionamcardle.bsky.social and Lyn Rogers on why physical activity is so important for people living with dementia, and top tips for keeping active🚶
www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/moving-...
www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/moving-...
Delighted to work with Simon & @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, & my fab PPIE contributor Lyn, to raise awareness of mobility change in dementia.
Mobility is our ability to move safely & freely & is fundamental to wellbeing and independence. We need to bring more attention to this issue for dementia.
Mobility is our ability to move safely & freely & is fundamental to wellbeing and independence. We need to bring more attention to this issue for dementia.
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Delighted to work with Simon & @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, & my fab PPIE contributor Lyn, to raise awareness of mobility change in dementia.
Mobility is our ability to move safely & freely & is fundamental to wellbeing and independence. We need to bring more attention to this issue for dementia.
Mobility is our ability to move safely & freely & is fundamental to wellbeing and independence. We need to bring more attention to this issue for dementia.
✨ 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...
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
academic.oup.com
September 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
✨ 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...
How do we balance supporting safety while also promoting independence and autonomy in movement?
Check out our new paper 👇🏻
academic.oup.com/biomedgeront...
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 ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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 ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
March 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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 ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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 ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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.
Big thanks to Prof Ngaire Kerse for the invite.
February 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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.
Big thanks to Prof Ngaire Kerse for the invite.
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...
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
January 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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...
from.ncl.ac.uk/witchcraft-a...
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📣 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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for early career professionals to showcase their research. Travel bursaries available!
January 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
📣 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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for early career professionals to showcase their research. Travel bursaries available!
Delighted to see this in print! Well done @grotangen.bsky.social and team!
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...
Thanks @rionamcardle.bsky.social & other coauthors not on bsky!
doi.org/10.1177/1387...
January 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Delighted to see this in print! Well done @grotangen.bsky.social and team!
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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
December 18, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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
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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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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...
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
December 10, 2024 at 9:06 PM
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...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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...
👉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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December 2, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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...
👉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...
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📢 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...
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...
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
📢 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...
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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Join our cohort of future #dementia research leaders. Opportunities @uclofficial.bsky.social . Click on the link!
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
November 27, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Join our cohort of future #dementia research leaders. Opportunities @uclofficial.bsky.social . Click on the link!
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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
November 26, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Paper on our experiences researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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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
forms.office.com/e/eFPzc5NHXM
November 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM
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
forms.office.com/e/eFPzc5NHXM
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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
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
November 23, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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
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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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
November 18, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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
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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
November 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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/
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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
November 17, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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
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...
Sign up on this link ⬇️
www.npi.nl/cursussen-en...
November 22, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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...
Sign up on this link ⬇️
www.npi.nl/cursussen-en...
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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
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
November 20, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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
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...
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
November 20, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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...
Link below if you’re interested!
search.app/dsZi5p4Scovb...
Reposted by Ríona Mc Ardle
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
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
November 20, 2024 at 9:29 AM
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
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