Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson
@NikkiAnneWilson
Dementia & Cognitive Health Researcher | Social Cognition & Humour | Teaching Associate | Science Communicator | Carer | @UNSW @neuraustralia
Editor’s Choice‼️Thrilled & honoured Prof Gaugler chose my paper w/@kaarin_anstey. We call for more inclusive dementia risk reduction to address systemic barriers & avoid exacerbating health stigma. @geronsociety @AgeingFutures @UNSWScience @neuraustralia tinyurl.com/3cmuufhx
Did you know? Regular eye tests may help predict our risk of developing dementia. NeuRA Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Health, Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson, examined the effect of changes to eyesight in adults over a 12-year period. You can read more here:…
Does using #technology affect the ageing brain? Yes—according to Dr @NikkiAnneWilson, who says the latest evidence challenges long-standing concerns about the “digital #dementia” hypothesis: the idea that increased reliance on technology weakens our cognitive abilities over…
Is technology really "rotting" our brains? Growing evidence suggests greater use of technology across life may actually help protect our brains. But it likely depends on how we use it. Read my latest piece in @ConversationEDU to find out more. @neuraustralia @UNSW
The theory that an increased use of phones and computers has weakened our overall cognitive ability has been around since 2012. But is it true? @NikkiAnneWilson @UNSW theconversation.com/new-study-find…
Being socially active is good for our brains but 1 in 3 older adults report being lonely. Come to our FREE event 13th Mar in Chatswood, Sydney and make some new connections! Register➡️ kyleatink.com.au/mc_20250313 @AgeingFutures @UNSW @neuraustralia @CarersCircle @COTA_NSW @KyleaTink
Looking forward to a wonderful few days of knowledge sharing at the Australian Neuropsychiatric Symptom Symposium #anss @NeuroPsychPIA @designdatapia @neuraustralia @AgeingFutures @UNSWScience @MoyraMortby @DrAnaCapuano
👶 Can 'doll therapy' benefit people living with #dementia? 🔎 @UNSW Sydney's @NikkiAnneWilson explains this new #therapeutic method in our latest article. 🔗 Here's the latest: beingpatient.com/doll-therapy/?… #Caregiving #Alzheimers #BrainHealth
As the weather heats up, how do we support someone with dementia to stay cool? Dr @NikkiAnneWilson from NeuRA outlines four tips to help and explains why people with dementia are more at risk as the temperature rises. Read the article here: forwardwithdementia.au/news/how-to-be…
🤔 🧠 #Alzheimers and #dementia are commonly confused #health terms. 🔗 Dr @NikkiAnneWilson, #neuroscience postdoctoral research fellow at @UNSW Sydney, explains the similarities and differences between the terms. Here's more: beingpatient.com/difference-bet…
Thanks @a_evangeli! Always a pleasure to work with you and the @ConversationEDU team! @UNSWScience @neuraustralia
This year, more than 210,000 of you wanted to know the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. Thanks @NikkiAnneWilson @UNSW: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? theconversation.com/whats-the-diff… via @ConversationEDU
Do you know the difference between Alzheimer's and #dementia? If you don't you're not alone. My recent piece on this has 211,100+ reads making it⭐️MOST READ⭐️on @ConversationEDU (last 6mths). Find out ⬇️⬇️⬇️@neuraustralia @UNSWScience @DementiaAus theconversation.com/whats-the-diff…
If you’re in the Eastern States of Australia it’s about to get HOT! 🔥 I share some tips for supporting your loved one with dementia in extreme heat. @unsw @neuraustralia @ConversationEDU theconversation.com/4-ways-to-supp…
What a brilliant and powerful meeting of Parliamentary Friends of Dementia this morning. Thanks @DementiaAus @bobby_redman @tanbuc Brendan Cowell, Adrian Cohen and others. Such an important message to get out: let’s have more conversations about #dementia and #BrainHealth.
It’s a sensitive topic but one we need to better understand. Thanks @ConversationEDU for the opportunity to increase awareness. @neuraustralia @CogAgeResLab @AgeingFutures @DementiaAus
Evidence shows the use of empathy dolls may help reduce agitation and anxiety and improve overall quality of life in people living with dementia. @UNSW theconversation.com/what-is-doll-t…
Child representation therapy comforts some people living with dementia. But what is it & does science support it? How do we increase awareness of this sensitive topic? My latest @ConversationEDU piece explains. @neuraustralia @AgeingFutures @UNSWScience shorturl.at/Nfsrn
What a wonderful way to unite the community & celebrate all things brain health! So proud to lead this Better Brain Ageing Event on behalf of @KyleaTink & @AgeingFutures @neuraustralia. Thanks to all who made it such a success! @DementiaAus @COTA_NSW @CarersCircle @CogAgeResLab
🔔 LAST CHANCE! It’s not too late to register and join 90+ people from the North Sydney community to chat Better Brain Ageing! Really excited & proud to lead this event for @KyleaTink @AgeingFutures @CarersCircle @DementiaAus @COTA_NSW Registration link in thread ⬇️
Still time to register for our FREE Better Brain Ageing seminar happening Thursday Nov 14 in Chatswood, Sydney, Australia. @AgeingFutures @neuraustralia @KyleaTink @CarersCircle ⬇️⬇️⬇️ kyleatink.com.au/bba
Still time to register for our FREE Better Brain Ageing seminar happening Thursday Nov 14 in Chatswood, Sydney, Australia. @AgeingFutures @neuraustralia @KyleaTink @CarersCircle ⬇️⬇️⬇️ kyleatink.com.au/bba
How can we keep our brains healthy? Join us for a FREE community event on Nov 14 at Dougherty Centre Chatswood. I’m delighted to lead this event presented by @KyleaTink w/@AgeingFutures @neuraustralia @CarersCircle @DementiaAus @COTA_NSW Register here ⬇️ kyleatink.com.au/bba