Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research Team Uni. of Aberdeen
@acer-aberdeenuni.bsky.social
Conducting world class research to promote healthier ageing through a team which is:
Clinically led,
Multidisciplinary, and
Diverse in methodological expertise.
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/research/specialist-collaborations/actra/acer/
Clinically led,
Multidisciplinary, and
Diverse in methodological expertise.
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/research/specialist-collaborations/actra/acer/
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Our team want to know how those aged 65 years and older feel about accessing primary care health services, and if they would access these services if they had questions about their medicines.
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
March 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Our team want to know how those aged 65 years and older feel about accessing primary care health services, and if they would access these services if they had questions about their medicines.
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
Our colleagues here at University of Aberdeen are running a great workshop this afternoon, featuring one of our ACER PPI volunteers discussing her experiences of the support provided by our digital accessibility colleagues to participate as a co-researcher.
Our colleagues here at University of Aberdeen are running a great workshop this afternoon, featuring one of our ACER PPI volunteers discussing her experiences of the support provided by our digital accessibility colleagues to participate as a co-researcher.
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
Our colleagues here at University of Aberdeen are running a great workshop this afternoon, featuring one of our ACER PPI volunteers discussing her experiences of the support provided by our digital accessibility colleagues to participate as a co-researcher.
Our colleagues here at University of Aberdeen are running a great workshop this afternoon, featuring one of our ACER PPI volunteers discussing her experiences of the support provided by our digital accessibility colleagues to participate as a co-researcher.
Exciting new initiative- ARC-HIVE: Anticholinergic Reduction Collaboration Hive- a new network focused on reducing anticholinergic medicines in older people.
Register for our inaugural event on 21st May 1-4pm here: forms.office.com/e/vZkZruNYSw
#ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy
Register for our inaugural event on 21st May 1-4pm here: forms.office.com/e/vZkZruNYSw
#ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy
April 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Exciting new initiative- ARC-HIVE: Anticholinergic Reduction Collaboration Hive- a new network focused on reducing anticholinergic medicines in older people.
Register for our inaugural event on 21st May 1-4pm here: forms.office.com/e/vZkZruNYSw
#ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy
Register for our inaugural event on 21st May 1-4pm here: forms.office.com/e/vZkZruNYSw
#ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy
Our team want to know how those aged 65 years and older feel about accessing primary care health services, and if they would access these services if they had questions about their medicines.
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
March 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Our team want to know how those aged 65 years and older feel about accessing primary care health services, and if they would access these services if they had questions about their medicines.
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
Click here for more information: redcap.link/inform
#agingresearch #ageingresearch #polypharmacy
Did you know oral health and dental pain are rarely considered in those living with dementia?
Find out more about what can be done in our new paper: www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/10...
#dementiaresearch #ageingresearch
Find out more about what can be done in our new paper: www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/10...
#dementiaresearch #ageingresearch
Involving Family Caregivers in Developing an Intervention for Assessing Risk of Dental Pain in Individuals Living with Dementia
Background: Experiences of dental pain among older people living with dementia, particularly those residing in care homes, have been identified as an under-researched area. There is an urgent need for...
www.mdpi.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Did you know oral health and dental pain are rarely considered in those living with dementia?
Find out more about what can be done in our new paper: www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/10...
#dementiaresearch #ageingresearch
Find out more about what can be done in our new paper: www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/10...
#dementiaresearch #ageingresearch
Meet the team!
Prof. Phyo Myint is lead clinical academic within ACER and Professor of Medicine of Old Age. His research interests include:
Clinical epidemiology
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Clinical geriatrics
Read more about Prof. Myint here: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/profile...
Prof. Phyo Myint is lead clinical academic within ACER and Professor of Medicine of Old Age. His research interests include:
Clinical epidemiology
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Clinical geriatrics
Read more about Prof. Myint here: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/profile...
Professor PHYO KYAW MYINT | The University of Aberdeen
www.abdn.ac.uk
January 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Meet the team!
Prof. Phyo Myint is lead clinical academic within ACER and Professor of Medicine of Old Age. His research interests include:
Clinical epidemiology
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Clinical geriatrics
Read more about Prof. Myint here: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/profile...
Prof. Phyo Myint is lead clinical academic within ACER and Professor of Medicine of Old Age. His research interests include:
Clinical epidemiology
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Clinical geriatrics
Read more about Prof. Myint here: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/profile...
Further evidence of the harms of anticholinergic medicines.
Patients on more anticholinergic meds had worse cognitive functioning in new study:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39820114
Here's the calculator they used to compute anticholinergic load:
acbcalc.com
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39820114
Here's the calculator they used to compute anticholinergic load:
acbcalc.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Further evidence of the harms of anticholinergic medicines.
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Professor Louise Allan is seeking a Research Fellow in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at University of Exeter for a programme of research to design an adapted rehabilitation intervention for people with Lewy body dementia. Closing: 26 Feb
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Fellow: Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
Research Fellow in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at University of Exeter for a programme of research to design an adapted rehabilitation intervention for people with Lewy body dementia.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
January 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Professor Louise Allan is seeking a Research Fellow in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at University of Exeter for a programme of research to design an adapted rehabilitation intervention for people with Lewy body dementia. Closing: 26 Feb
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
Have you seen any of our press releases today?
Empowering older people to become more active in their medicine management
#prescribing #ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy #geriatrics
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Empowering older people to become more active in their medicine management
#prescribing #ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy #geriatrics
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Regular use of common medicines 'can be harmful to older people'
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen trying new approach where the patient is more involved in decision-making around their care.
news.stv.tv
January 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Have you seen any of our press releases today?
Empowering older people to become more active in their medicine management
#prescribing #ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy #geriatrics
news.stv.tv/north/regula...
Empowering older people to become more active in their medicine management
#prescribing #ageingresearch #agingresearch #polypharmacy #geriatrics
news.stv.tv/north/regula...
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A large-scale review identified several licensed drugs that might one day help reduce the risk of #dementia
Co-led by our #NIHR Dementia Capacity Building Research Fellow, Dr Ilianna Lourida
> Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddjzkwz
@nihrarcs.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
Co-led by our #NIHR Dementia Capacity Building Research Fellow, Dr Ilianna Lourida
> Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddjzkwz
@nihrarcs.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
Common medicines may reduce dementia risk - PenARC
New research examining health data from over 130 million individuals shows that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations, and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia. Th...
tinyurl.com
January 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A large-scale review identified several licensed drugs that might one day help reduce the risk of #dementia
Co-led by our #NIHR Dementia Capacity Building Research Fellow, Dr Ilianna Lourida
> Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddjzkwz
@nihrarcs.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
Co-led by our #NIHR Dementia Capacity Building Research Fellow, Dr Ilianna Lourida
> Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddjzkwz
@nihrarcs.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
#NADEGS 2025 is just around the corner so be sure to secure your place before bookings close on 3rd January
www.dundee.ac.uk/events/nadeg...
We’ll be joined by three outstanding plenary speakers: Dr Carey Lunan, @euanlawson.social and Professor Lesley Colvin.
See you there! #primarycare
www.dundee.ac.uk/events/nadeg...
We’ll be joined by three outstanding plenary speakers: Dr Carey Lunan, @euanlawson.social and Professor Lesley Colvin.
See you there! #primarycare
NADEGS 2025 “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” on the 23rd and 24th of January 2025 at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel.
Annual conference showcasing key #primarycare research and education in Scotland 🏴.
Find out more and book your place at 👇
www.dundee.ac.uk/events/nadeg...
Annual conference showcasing key #primarycare research and education in Scotland 🏴.
Find out more and book your place at 👇
www.dundee.ac.uk/events/nadeg...
January 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
NHS Research Scotland's Ageing Specialty Group recently hosted a webinar on 'Brain Health Definitions' with guest speaker Dr Yaohua Chen, in collaboration with Scottish Dementia Research Consortium and @brainhealtharc.bsky.social.
Watch the full video 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwyX...
Watch the full video 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwyX...
Ageing Research Webinar 'Brain Health Definitions'
YouTube video by NHS Research Scotland
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January 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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The EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research has launched a transnational call for health and social care research with a focus on the moderate and late stages of neurodegenerative diseases. Closes 4th March
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/heal...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/heal...
Health and Social Care: Moderate to Late Stages of Neurodegeneration
The EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research has launched a transnational call for health and social care research with a focus on the moderate and late stages of neurodegenerative dise...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
January 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research has launched a transnational call for health and social care research with a focus on the moderate and late stages of neurodegenerative diseases. Closes 4th March
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/heal...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/heal...
We've created the first free library showing positive and realistic images of over 50s.
The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people.
Browse and download here: https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-library
#PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos
The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people.
Browse and download here: https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-library
#PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos
January 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Reposted by Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research Team Uni. of Aberdeen
We're running a micro-grant programme to support community groups & local voluntary sector organisations to take action on the #AgeWithoutLimits Day.
Join our Micro-grants info session on 21 Jan:
Join our Micro-grants info session on 21 Jan:
Age Without Limits Day: Micro-grants for community groups information session (2)
An online information session on the Age Without Limits Day micro-grants for community groups.
ageing-better.org.uk
January 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We're running a micro-grant programme to support community groups & local voluntary sector organisations to take action on the #AgeWithoutLimits Day.
Join our Micro-grants info session on 21 Jan:
Join our Micro-grants info session on 21 Jan:
Interested in helping us to reduce use of anticholinergics in older people?
Click here for more info on our study looking to empower older people and caregivers to be more informed and involved in medicines: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/researc...
#ageing#deprescribing#ACER#ageingresearch#olderpeople
Click here for more info on our study looking to empower older people and caregivers to be more informed and involved in medicines: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/researc...
#ageing#deprescribing#ACER#ageingresearch#olderpeople
January 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Interested in helping us to reduce use of anticholinergics in older people?
Click here for more info on our study looking to empower older people and caregivers to be more informed and involved in medicines: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/researc...
#ageing#deprescribing#ACER#ageingresearch#olderpeople
Click here for more info on our study looking to empower older people and caregivers to be more informed and involved in medicines: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/researc...
#ageing#deprescribing#ACER#ageingresearch#olderpeople