Nathan M D'Cunha
@nmdcunha.bsky.social
A/Prof at University of Canberra. Dementia & Cognition lead at the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation.
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Nathan M D'Cunha
@nmdcunha.bsky.social
· Apr 29
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...
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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
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/...
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...
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September 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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/...
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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
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June 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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
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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.
June 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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.
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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!
June 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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!
May 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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
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
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.
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May 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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 www.forbes.com/sites/millet...
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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May 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Blood Test Explained By Neurologists www.forbes.com/sites/millet...
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
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...
journals.sagepub.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
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...
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?
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April 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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...
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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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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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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.
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April 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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.
www.smh.com.au/national/the...
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.
www.smh.com.au/national/the...
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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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Grateful to my incredible co-authors for their collaboration on this important topic.
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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.....
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April 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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.
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Grateful to my incredible co-authors for their collaboration on this important topic.
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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...
Systematic review of the efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for improving quality of life of people with dementia | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core
Systematic review of the efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for improving quality of life of people with dementia
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April 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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
March 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Full article now available: www.publish.csiro.au/PY/PY24174
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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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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. …
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February 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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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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
www.publish.csiro.au/PY/justaccep... @uccarat.bsky.social Full text available for free soon
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...
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February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
www.publish.csiro.au/PY/justaccep... @uccarat.bsky.social Full text available for free soon
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New paper: A Protocol for Enhancing Allied Health Care for Older People in Residential Care: The EAHOP Intervention www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...
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...
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February 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New paper: A Protocol for Enhancing Allied Health Care for Older People in Residential Care: The EAHOP Intervention www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13...
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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
Exercise and Vit D were also assessed with some additive benefits but not significant on their own
February 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
Exercise and Vit D were also assessed with some additive benefits but not significant on their own
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
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January 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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
The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...
Opinion | The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science
Fraud in research needs to end.
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January 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/o...
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/...
Support CARAT warriors To Beat Dementia!
Make a donation to support CARAT warriors in the Memory Walk & Jog to help Australians living with dementia.
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January 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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/...
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
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January 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
December 25, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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
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Our YOD-SIG's latest webinar supporting children and adolescents with parents who have #YOD
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YOD SIG Webinar Supporting children with parents with YOD
YouTube video by Australian Dementia Network
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December 18, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Our YOD-SIG's latest webinar supporting children and adolescents with parents who have #YOD
@nmdcunha.bsky.social @jadecartwright.bsky.social
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