Centre for Ageing Population Studies (CAPS)
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@UCL Centre for Ageing Population Studies (CAPS). Focusing on dementia, healthy ageing and health promotion, frailty and palliative care.
London, England
Joined December 2015
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@UCL_PCPH
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Big day today!! Our @NIHR_ARC_YH eFI2 study published in @Age_and_Ageing
https://t.co/4755yBOTmJ National implementation will support proactive care for older people to maximise independence https://t.co/NlyiE6hbi6 Fab team @AUASResearch @CAPS_UCL @LeedsBRC @HDR_UK @GeriSoc
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Our paper looking at the acceptability of #wearable devices for people with #Parkinsons has been published today with @jmirpub We found wrist worn devices are more acceptable and providing some feedback may increase engagement @UCLIoN_DCMN Full text here:
formative.jmir.org
Background: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with complex motor and non-motor symptoms. To assess these, clinical assessments are completed, which provide a subjective...
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🚨 New paper from CAPS lead by Prof Kate Walters just published: Clinical and cost-effectiveness of a home-based health promotion intervention for older people with mild frailty in England: a multicentre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial
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Estimating undiagnosed dementia in England using capture recapture techniques in BMC Geriatrics https://t.co/EKVUhdL0UL
@UCL_PCPH @Naaheed_Mukadam @UCLPsychiatry
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Proud to be leading NIHR Imperial College London & Partners Research Support Service with @VR_Cornelius A privilege to work with amazing colleagues to support researchers to gain grant and fellowship funding @UCL_PCPH @NIHRresearch @Gareth_NIHR
The @imperialcollege and Partners Research Support Service has been running for a year! Hear from @GretaRait1 @jnewilcock @JakElkes and other advisors about their highlights https://t.co/iDRv3mCTqH
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Honoured and chuffed @UCLEast Engagement awards Winners for our co-creation community partnership Promoting Access and Use of Dementia services in South Asian communities. Tony from the Carers Centre accepting the award for the team & Claudio di Lorito @CAPS_UCL @UCLEastEngage
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Applications are now open for our first cohort of future #dementia research leaders - 6 PhD studentships available on topics including hospital at home, dementia and multimorbidity, Parkinson’s dementia - apply by 22.1.25
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🚨 Fantastic PhD studentships with supervisors based at UCL on end of life, social care and dementia care 🚨 Come join our dynamic team and become a leader in dementia research. Please RT and share with your networks. https://t.co/j4Gvij0qvS
dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Funded PhD Postion available within the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia I-Care DTC at University College London, choice of projects available
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Fantastic opportunity to work with leading experts and join our PhD academy of future #dementia researchers leaders. Click on link to see @ucl projects
Applications are now open for our first cohort of future #dementia research leaders - 6 PhD studentships available on topics including hospital at home, dementia and multimorbidity, Parkinson’s dementia - apply by 22.1.25
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🚨Fantastic new infographic from recent research into non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety and psychosis in #dementia. @alice_e_burnand @NIHRevidence @alzheimerssoc Please share widely⬇️
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Really pleased to be able to share an infographic from our research into non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety and psychosis in dementia!
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Our new review of non-pharmacological interventions to manage #dementia related #psychosis showed preliminary evidence for some efficacious interventions, such as music, cognitive therapy, and person-centred care - https://t.co/097zfYPwIu well done @alice_e_burnand
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Objective As populations age globally, there is an increasing prevalence of dementia, with an estimated 153 million living with dementia by 2050. Up to 70% of people with dementia experience dement...
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Involving people with dementia in ethical reviews ensures research more inclusive & relevant. Dr. Sarah Griffiths (@sgriffiths_6) highlights the value of Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement in improving NHS ethics applications. @CAPS_UCL
dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Explore the vital role of dementia patients in navigating the ethical review process. Learn how effective PPIE leads to successful NHS ethics applications.
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UCL @CAPS_UCL is seeking an Associate Professor to play a leading role in the Centre for Ageing Populations. Closing date: 25th August. https://t.co/jm6iJEQ0B5
dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
UCL is seeking an Associate Professor to play a leading role in the Centre for Ageing Populations (replacing Professor Nathan Davies)
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@TasminRookes has written a blog for @NIHRresearch discussing how to increase access to #Parkinsons clinical trials through #primarycare recruitment. Please read and share widely! 🙏 https://t.co/rTG5vYdScE
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My old job is out now - highly recommend, lovely department and colleagues.
ucl.ac.uk
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Was great working with @acmedsci and colleagues on the workshop on early detection of neurodegenerative conditions in primary care and the community. Extremely timely with the potential for newer diagnostics. @UCL_PCPH @CAPS_UCL Executive summary below https://t.co/8MaT2nxVIB
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Me and the wonderful @DrMegsArmstrong have written a paper to share our reflections and tips on engaging people experiencing #socioeconomic #deprivation in qualitative research. Please read and share with others!
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Published in Qualitative Research in Psychology (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Come and work with us in @CAPS_UCL - Apply for our new Associate Professor role! The post-holder will lead an independent research portfolio in applied health or social care research in primary care and/or community settings in older populations. More details and how to apply⬇️
🚨Exciting Opportunity! We're advertising an Associate Professor post (Grade 9 Permanent) to lead an independent research portfolio & programme of teaching. 🗓️Closes 25/08/24, interviews 09/09. Full details and how to apply👇 https://t.co/Ydf1n1jK8f
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