ĐulaAlićehajić-Bečić
@dula79
Consultant Pharmacist Frailty interested in PD, osteoporosis and polypharmacy. Co-chair BGS pharmacy group. Proud mum. Bosnian. Mancunian. All views my own.
We are always looking for ways to help prevent de-conditioning and isolation for our patients when they are in our care! The Happiness Programme with @SocialAbility sounds really exciting 😁
Today @WWLNHS we welcomed @SocialAbility with the Happiness Programme. Our new patient led activity to promote social activity to prevent hospital de-conditioning & social isolation for our most vulnerable patients Thank you @ThreeWishesWWL for funding @k_mantron @melaniejaynepi1
careopinion.org.uk/1373367 lovely feedback for @BelfastTrust pharmacist Paula Galbraith #MOOP medicines adherence service on the real difference this service makes to older people and carers @careopinion @Moira29 @mccusker_eimear @dula79 @cathyharrison00 @DrBArmstrongPhD @Age_NI
A message from our Volunteer Advocates to @wesstreeting as his important 10 Year Plan begins to emerge.
The Better Bones Pink Ladies represent the millions of people who rely on the @wesstreeting osteoporosis commitment. They're all looking out for the NHS 10 Year Plan to see how the promise will be delivered so lives can be changed and saved. 💪🦴 @DHSCgovuk
Congratulations @JenMStevenson on being shortlisted for #OPERA2025 recognising the impact of your research in helping to reduce harm from medicines in older people @GeriSoc
Introducing the first member of the #OPERA2025 shortlist, @JenMStevenson, whose research focuses on the challenge of an ageing population Read the full profile here: pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/featur… The overall winner will be announced on Monday 30 June 2025 🏆
We are the UK’s only membership organisation for multidisciplinary professionals united by the goal of improving healthcare for older people. From free online courses to discounts for great events, there are so many great reasons to join. buff.ly/MaU7ca7
Did you know our Falls Conference takes place during Falls Awareness Week this year? Find out more about the event and register to attend: buff.ly/0F3sJs5 #BGSConf
The deadline for the BGS/Vivensa Foundation Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme is 5pm on 24 July 2025. Funding opportunities of up to £11,726 are available for undergraduate students, from any discipline, to undertake ageing-related research. buff.ly/FyX6xdh
Interested in gaining a better understanding of how QI principles can be applied to address the challenge of problematic polypharmacy? Join @clarehm123 @csubbe and me for the @RCPhysicians webinar on the 23rd of July at 3.30 to find out more rcp.ac.uk/events-and-edu…
Help us ⬇️ £18million wasted on unused meds. Check what you have before ordering, check meds before leaving pharmacy and have ordering routine. More details ⬇️ @WYpartnership @MedsOptLeeds wypartnership.co.uk/campaigns/orde…
Really delighted be co-winner of #OPERA25. Many congratulations to co-winner @qonyanjani. Big thanks to all my collaborators and colleagues for the support and fun along the way! @GeriSoc @EuGMSSociety @KCL_Pharmacy @GSTTnhs
*OPERA 2025 winners revealed* @qonyanjani, a research fellow @QUBelfast, and @JenMStevenson, lead pharmacist for older adults @GSTTnhs, have been named as joint winners of #OPERA2025 pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/t…
Older people deserve offline & online access to public services. Struggling to book a doctor’s appointment or relying on younger relatives for assistance can be exhausting. Let’s end digital exclusion – sign our petition today 👉 bit.ly/48Y4K0K #OfflineAndOverlooked
Interested in medications, data and #deprescribing? We're looking for a Research Fellow to join the DIAMOND team @RCSIPharmBioMol! If you're an experienced researcher interested in harnessing routine healthcare data, please apply by 7 July: my.corehr.com/pls/rcsirecrui…
Thank you @CherylF676 @emmarob65163184 @WWL_Research @Alison87750804 for your help and support in progressing studies in Ageing; including @CHARMER_Study which is the single largest in this patient cohort - we need more research to improve care in older ppl @NIHRresearch…
Introducing the first member of the #OPERA2025 shortlist, @JenMStevenson, whose research focuses on the challenge of an ageing population Read the full profile here: pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/featur… The overall winner will be announced on Monday 30 June 2025 🏆
New research shows that adding albumin levels—a routine blood test at admission—to the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score (NHFS) can better predict 30-day mortality after hip fracture surgery. 🔍 Study highlights:
People with dementia attending the emergency department are at high risk of complications including delirium & falls. Keep family present if possible, provide frequent reassurance and explanation, & make sure that hydration & nutrition are maintained.
Are you a pharmacist specialising in renal medicine? Take a moment to read about our latest grant awardee and kidney pharmacist, Cathy Pogson. If you’re passionate about driving change in pharmacist-led research, why not apply for one of our grants? With our funding, Cathy is…
Paperback publication day whoop whoop 🥳🥳🥳
Plan A: stay young forever Plan B: read this book 'The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes' THE…
Prescription of 2 or more STOPPFall medications increases the risk of harm - important paper from @doylekateliz and colleagues. Polypharmacy review clearly essential to address this
Our new @Age_and_Ageing paper shows prescription of 2 or more STOPPFall medications is independently associated with all falls, injurious and unexplained falls, all fractures and hip fractures. @rob__briggs @RoseAnnekenny1 @amandahlavan academic.oup.com/ageing/article…
Day 2 of #DW2025 and we’re thinking about #Protein 🍗 💪 Protein isn’t just for gym-goers. It supports healing, strength & healthy ageing! Include a source in each meal—meat, eggs, beans, tofu, or dairy. Older adults need MORE protein, not less! #Proteinpower #dietitiansweek
Room full of energy, discussion and possible quality improvement ideas for Managing Multiple Medications @RCPhysicians #Med25 @DoctorDanSmith @TonyAvery1 @lucypgeridoc
