Laura Garcia (@garciad_laura) 's Twitter Profile
Laura Garcia

@garciad_laura

Occupational Therapist, PhD

researching ways to improve #dementia care

Views are my own.

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Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Can we reduce the societal cost by preventing dementia? "Addressing physical inactivity alone could prevent almost 500M new cases of NCDs by 2030. While #dementia only accounts for 3% of those cases, it amounts to 22% of cost." Dr Tarun Dua World Health Organization (WHO) says at #DefeatingDementia summit

Can we reduce the societal cost by preventing dementia? "Addressing physical inactivity alone could prevent almost 500M new cases of NCDs by 2030. While #dementia only accounts for 3% of those cases, it amounts to 22% of cost." Dr Tarun Dua <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> says at #DefeatingDementia summit
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚩WHO is setting up a Technical Advisory Group on Social Connection and seeking expressions of interest from scientists, academics, policy-makers, practitioners, and communications and advocacy specialists. For more information see below. 👇 pls share 🙏 who.int/news-room/arti…

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Hot off the press! New OT + Climate Action research from UBC OSOT underway now. Interested in sharing your experiences in climate action? Participate in this new project. QR code for more details or DM- Please retweet/share #OT365 #OccupationalTherapy #ClimateAction CAOT_ACE

Hot off the press! New OT + Climate Action research from <a href="/UBCOSOT/">UBC OSOT</a> underway now. Interested in sharing your experiences in climate action? Participate in this new project. QR code for more details or DM- Please retweet/share #OT365 #OccupationalTherapy #ClimateAction <a href="/CAOT_ACE/">CAOT_ACE</a>
Global Brain Health Institute (@gbhi_fellows) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join the effort to shape the future of brain health research for young adults! 🧠The Next Generation Brain Health Research Team is conducting a global survey to understand the risk & resilience factors crucial for preventing future dementia 👉 bit.ly/nextgenbrainhe…

Join the effort to shape the future of brain health research for young adults! 🧠The Next Generation Brain Health Research Team is conducting a global survey to understand the risk &amp; resilience factors crucial for preventing future dementia 👉 bit.ly/nextgenbrainhe…
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over 3.4 billion people globally live with conditions that impact their nervous systems. #Neurology #BrainHealth Very excited to see our paper on GBD2021 finally published in The Lancet Neurology. Huge thanks to all co-authors Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) World Health Organization (WHO) and the GBD network. thelancet.com/action/showPdf…

Laura Garcia (@garciad_laura) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨#Publicconsultation – World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking feedback on the Preferred Product Characteristics (PPC) of blood-based biomarkers diagnostics for #Alzheimer Disease. Deadline: May 10, 2024 tinyurl.com/yzv6hex7

CIHR Institute of Aging (@cihr_ia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New #FundingOpportunity: Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging Research Initiative Planning & Dissemination Grant 2024 Learn more: tinyurl.com/3dpexxhf #BrainHealth

New #FundingOpportunity:

Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging Research Initiative Planning &amp; Dissemination Grant 2024

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3dpexxhf

#BrainHealth
Karen Watchman (@karenwatchman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our article reporting on experiences of couples with a learning disability affected by dementia is published in this edition of the Gerontologist. Direct link to article at lnkd.in/ewRcuzC4 with more about our award winning 'Stand by Me' project at lnkd.in/eJm2jqf7

Our article reporting on experiences of couples with a learning disability affected by dementia is published in this edition of the Gerontologist. Direct link to article at lnkd.in/ewRcuzC4 with more about our award winning 'Stand by Me' project at lnkd.in/eJm2jqf7
Dr Aida Suarez-Gonzalez (@aida_suarez_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨"Rehabilitation services for Young-Onset dementia" is out!🚨 In this new paper we: ✅ Describe evidence-based rehabilitation therapies for YOD ✅ Provide real examples of services from 3 continents 🌏 ✅ Discuss telehealth in YOD rehabilitation 💻 ➡️: mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6…

🚨"Rehabilitation services for Young-Onset dementia" is out!🚨

In this new paper we:
✅ Describe evidence-based rehabilitation therapies for YOD
✅ Provide real examples of services from 3 continents 🌏
✅ Discuss telehealth in YOD rehabilitation 💻

➡️: mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6…
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of #WorldBrainDay, I had a conversation with World Health Organization (WHO)'s Vismita Gupta-Smith about #dementia. 😟🧠 What are the symptoms? 👴👵 Is it a normal part of #ageing? 💪🥗 What can we do to reduce our chances of developing dementia? 👀 Watch the video: lnkd.in/dWzZqbjy

Ahead of #WorldBrainDay, I had a conversation with <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>'s Vismita Gupta-Smith about #dementia. 

😟🧠 What are the symptoms? 
👴👵 Is it a normal part of #ageing? 
💪🥗 What can we do to reduce our chances of developing dementia?
👀 Watch the video: lnkd.in/dWzZqbjy
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#WorldBrainDay 2024 focuses on #BrainHealth and #Prevention which are also important pillars of our #PublicHealth response to #dementia. World Health Organization (WHO) is updating its dementia risk reduction guidelines. To learn more about the process visit: tinyurl.com/y5kk993y Primrose Nyamayaro

#WorldBrainDay 2024 focuses on #BrainHealth and #Prevention which are also important pillars of our #PublicHealth response to #dementia. 

<a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> is updating its dementia risk reduction guidelines. To learn more about the process visit:  tinyurl.com/y5kk993y 

<a href="/PrimNyamayaro/">Primrose Nyamayaro</a>
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Very excited to be updating World Health Organization (WHO)’s guidelines for #dementia #RiskReduction with the help of a Guideline Development Group (GDG). Primrose Nyamayaro, ADI, World Dementia Council World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Check out the international experts proposed to join the GDG: tinyurl.com/y5kk993y

Very excited to be updating <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>’s guidelines for #dementia #RiskReduction with the help of a Guideline Development Group (GDG). <a href="/PrimNyamayaro/">Primrose Nyamayaro</a>, <a href="/AlzDisInt/">ADI</a>, <a href="/WorldDementia/">World Dementia Council</a> <a href="/wfneurology/">World Federation of Neurology (WFN)</a> 

Check out the international experts proposed to join the GDG: tinyurl.com/y5kk993y
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you are working on #Dementia #RiskReduction and #Prevention we love to hear from you! Share your resources, tools and materials to be considered for inclusion at globaldementia.org or browse the platform for available resources. ADI Global Brain Health Institute Alzheimer Europe

If you are working on #Dementia #RiskReduction and #Prevention we love to hear from you! 
Share your resources, tools and materials to be considered for inclusion at globaldementia.org or browse the platform for available resources.
<a href="/AlzDisInt/">ADI</a> <a href="/GBHI_Fellows/">Global Brain Health Institute</a> <a href="/AlzheimerEurope/">Alzheimer Europe</a>
Laura Garcia (@garciad_laura) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Occupational therapists are well positioned to support #brainhealth. To learn more about the #OT role in #dementia and brain health visit 🧠caot.ca/document/8202/… CAOT_ACE

ADI (@alzdisint) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the @PAHOWHO region, over 10.3 million people are living with dementia—a number that continues to rise. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced awareness, support, and resources across the region. Learn more: paho.org/en/campaigns/t… #TimeToActOnDementia

In the @PAHOWHO region, over 10.3 million people are living with dementia—a number that continues to rise. This highlights the urgent need for enhanced awareness, support, and resources across the region.

Learn more: paho.org/en/campaigns/t…

 #TimeToActOnDementia
ADI (@alzdisint) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This World Alzheimer's Month, don't miss our highlight event as we unveil our annual World Alzheimer Report, marked by a special launch webinar on September 20—the eve of World Alzheimer's Day. ADI is pleased to share this message from Wendy Weidner, Director of Research and

Kate Swaffer she/her ❤️🖤💛 (@kateswaffer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‘It’s the only disease [I know of] where you’re not supported to fight for your life’: why I’m still demanding dementia rights | The Guardian great to see our work mentioned ⁦Linda Steele⁩ ⁦Dementia Alliance International⁩ theguardian.com/australia-news…

Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To support a timely and accurate #dementia diagnosis, diagnostic tools that can be readily implemented globally are needed. Join us for the launch of World Health Organization (WHO) Preferred product characteristics of blood-based biomarker diagnostics for Alzheimer disease. tinyurl.com/2rhvznch

To support a timely and accurate #dementia diagnosis, diagnostic tools that can be readily implemented globally are needed. 

Join us for the launch of <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> Preferred product characteristics
 of blood-based biomarker diagnostics for Alzheimer disease. 

tinyurl.com/2rhvznch
Katrin Seeher (@kseeher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Check out World Health Organization (WHO)’s first ever #PPC for a non-infectious disease! Our PPC of blood-based biomarker diagnostics for #Alzheimers. Launched today with the support of many international experts and guided by the views of people living with #dementia. 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻 👀 tinyurl.com/4y3dacp5

Check out <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>’s first ever #PPC for a non-infectious disease! Our PPC of blood-based biomarker diagnostics for #Alzheimers. 
Launched today with the support of many international experts and guided by the views of people living with #dementia. 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻
👀 tinyurl.com/4y3dacp5