ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick
@ARC_UL
Interdisciplinary Ageing Research Centre at the University of Limerick
Delighted to share this video showcasing the fabulous research we are engaged in at the University of Limerick Ageing Research Centre. Working with academics, clinicians, older adults and family caregivers is at the heart❤️of all that we do. youtube.com/watch?v=mYqmCl…
Huge congrats to @sarahayesPT for leading an outstanding #StrokeResearch event today 👏 📸with @AoifeW11, @ULHospitals colleagues Dr Mgt O'Connor, Nora Cunningham, Dr Deirdre McCartan, Virginie McCarthy Edel Hennessy & PPI contributors Dr Jim Bradley, Mike Butler & Reg Turner
Fabulous turnout for our @TAPASTrial @ARC_UL @HRI_UL Clinical research in Stroke afternoon @UL. Great hearing from a host of people with stroke, interdisciplinary researchers & clinicians @hrbireland
New publication🚨 Delighted to share the 5th publication from my PhD Community Specialist Teams for Older Persons at risk of, or living with frailty in Ireland: a prospective cohort study of a new model of integrated care for community dwelling older adults. @galvin_rose @ARC_UL
Listen back to ARC Co-Director @galvin_rose on Clare FM this morning via #soundcloud soundcloud.com/clarefm/ageing…
Working with older people is a unique area of healthcare that requires someone to have a unique set of skills including compassion, kindness, the ability to listen and the ability to think critically.
“Anyone who has an interest in working with older people should consider the role of the Health Care Assistant. Working with older people is a unique area of healthcare that requires someone to have a set of skills including compassion, kindness, the ability to listen and the…
NOCA is proud to be represented this week at the 11th European Stroke Organisation Conference in Helsinki. Joan McCormack, Cardiovascular Programme Audit Manager and Prof Joe Harbison, Clinical Lead for the Irish National Audit of Stroke (INAS) are in attendance with over 4000…
Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: all you need to know about joint pain. A guide to the ins & outs of dealing with the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland by @clo2me @UL rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
Has hit most read article on Brainstorm: All you need to know about joint pain! Delighted to write this piece alongside the launch of jointpain.ie @ARC_UL @PPI_Ignite_UL @UL_Research
Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: all you need to know about joint pain. A guide to the ins & outs of dealing with the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland by @clo2me @UL rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
This #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, Maureen O’Grady, Clinical Operations Manager, Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, UHL shares how the unit coordinates a wide range of clinical trials in the cancer setting.
Congratulations Dr Emma Kearney, Specialist Registrar in Public Health @HSEMidWest, Overall Winner of the NCHD Conference for her research "An analysis of factors associated with attendance at University Hospital Limerick Emergency Department and socioeconomic position"@NDTP_HSE
An alluring blog 'A Year Well Spent: Preparing to Conduct Research in the Area of Mental Health', authored by SPHeRE Scholar Rebecca Trower, has been publish on the SPHeRE website. Read the entire blog here sphereprogramme.ie/a-year-well-sp…
Don't miss out, get your abstract in before midnight on Monday. Please share for reach. Submit here: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/77994/s…
🤝Meet the 2nd speaker of "Inclusion in dementia research" webinar! Dr Sarah Cullum, @GBHI_Fellows will speak on working with a multi-ethnic research group on impact of dementia in NZ’s major ethnic groups. To join us on 1⃣6⃣ June @ 10.00-11.30 go to: forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
Read my recent blog post on @SPHeREprogramme website 👀 ‘Integrated care for the ‘new old’: Maximising the potential of community based MDTs’. @ARC_UL sphereprogramme.ie/integrated-car…
We recently published a blog authored by a SPHeRE Scholar Christina Hayes tilted 'Integrated care for the 'new old': Maximsing the potential of community-based multidisciplinary teams'. Read the entire blog below: sphereprogramme.ie/integrated-car…
New paper from ARC on the effect of non-pharmacological interventions on urinary incontinence in frail older adults. Huge congrats to Maureen O'Callaghan, Morgan Senter, Aoife Whiston, Katie Robinson and Amanda Clifford. journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…
We recently published a blog authored by a SPHeRE Scholar Christina Hayes tilted 'Integrated care for the 'new old': Maximsing the potential of community-based multidisciplinary teams'. Read the entire blog below: sphereprogramme.ie/integrated-car…
Using #ELSA data, @TheIFS finds that women who work into their early-60s improve their thinking skills and walking speed, especially in active (non-sedentary) jobs #CognitiveHealth #ActiveAgeing
NEW: On average, working helps women in their 60s maintain cognitive function and delay the onset of physical disability. Not all types of work are beneficial, however. James Banks, @JCribbEcon, Carl Emmerson and @David_Sturrock summarise their new research:
Together with the Age Friendly University Committee at UL we are hosting an Age-Inclusive Symposium on Friday, 30th May, 12-2pm. Great line up of speakers including Prof Emer Ahern, IGS President & Professor Margaret O’Connor UHL. Pls DM if you would like to attend.
Wonderful to see our article on the EMPOWER programme published in the @BMJ_SPCare. Significant reduction in anxiety with participants reengaging in meaningful occupations, all at the core of OT practice in palliative care spcare.bmj.com/cgi/rapidpdf/s… @SFHDublin @tcd_ot @palliativeire
Great new paper from @CumminsNM & colleagues🏥 highlighting that expecting patients to self-assess illness severity related to ED attendances may not be reasonable as even healthcare providers do not consistently agree on appropriateness of presentations. link.springer.com/article/10.100…
🎉 Huge congratulations to @ChristinaHayesz for successfully defending her PhD thesis at viva yesterday! Special thanks to examiners, Prof Roman Romero-Ortuno, TCD and @clo2me, and to the chair @MellissaPrunty. Congrats also to supervisors @galvin_rose & Dr. Molly Manning!🎓👏
