“The darkness took me; I strayed out of thought and time, and I wandered far on roads that I will not tell.” -Gandalf, LOTR The Two Towers (JRR Tolkien) Gandalfs description of his victory over the Balrog, precisely describes the battle and victory over #Delirium

Clinicians- Critical illness survivors participating in my research tell me all the time their needs are not being met by well-intentioned clinicians in inpatient and outpatient settings. I hope you'll register for this event, to learn how you can improve the care you provide.

I was shocked to receive the Richard Langford Service Award from @Walk4Pics and the @VUMC CIBS Center. I did not know Richard, an ICU survivor who lived with PICS, but by all accounts he was an incredible person and it's special to receive an award named for him. @UCFNursing

Thank you to all those who contributed to the 2nd Annual @Walk4Pics Orlando walk! Whether you were a sponsor, volunteer, or attendee, you made this event special. Please continue to help us spread the word about post-intensive care syndrome. @UCFNursing @mocaacn @AdventHealth

Two more days until Walk-4-PICS Orlando! It's Sunday, September 28th, beginning at 10AM in Winter Park, FL's Central Park. It's not too late to attend this FREE event. Sign up using the QR code below.

One week left until Walk-4-PICS Orlando! If you're a critical illness survivor, a clinician, or just a curious member of the public, we need you there! If you don't know the term post-intensive care syndrome, we need you there! Please sign up using the QR code below.

I recently had the opportunity to discuss PICS with some of Orlando's outstanding crit. care nurses at the Sept @mocaacn meeting. Hearing that we can do better by our patients in the acute care setting is a tough message to receive, but they were eager to learn and I'm grateful.

I'm proud of my friend @SGFesquire who has gone from being on death's door nine years ago to beginning a master's program this week @EmoryRollins. He continues to inspire other survivors and those of us doing PICS research. Way to go SGF!

PICS is silent, but its impact is loud—stealing strength, memory, and hope. That’s why we walk. For change. For research. For survivors. https://t.co/PKNEB7lQw4 | https://t.co/KErOc65S7X @SGFesquire @barbara_nivens @jennings261 @DrJimJackson @DrDaleNeedham @DrBrianCPeach

Way to go Barbara!

I encourage you to learn more at https://t.co/z67JWW2oOG .

This was a great message from our commencement speaker.

If you live in the Orlando area your invited to join our WALK4PICS September 28th Sunday at 10AM. @jennings261 @kirstenharrell @SabanRollTide

Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Natasha Lavender, graduate of @UCF_Nursing. I was honored to hood her today at the university commencement.

This morning I rode 10 miles in Orlando, FL for @ARDSALliance’s Miles for Marybeth event. I encourage you to watch my 2 videos and to learn more about acute respiratory distress syndrome here: https://t.co/z67JWW2oOG .

We're excited to have the Big Red Bus coming to our @Walk4Pics event! You can learn about post-intensive care syndrome, and if you're up for it, donate life-saving blood. You'll also have the opportunity to learn CPR from the Winter Park Fire Department. Please register!

🙁 "Nobody told me or my family about delirium during my whole time in the hospital. Not the doctors, nurses, support workers - no one mentioned it." -- Delirium survivor ⭐ Communication with patients & families about the diagnosis of delirium is ESSENTIAL for good care.

I’m posting this video of critical illness survivor Kirsten Harrell talking about Walk-4-PICS. She is a tireless advocate for improving outcomes for the critically ill and their families, and inspires me to do the research I do. You can register at https://t.co/l0HQ7917AU.

The 2nd Annual Orlando Walk-4-PICS (post-intensive care syndrome) event will be held Sunday, September 28th at 10AM in Winter Park, FL's Central Park. All are welcome to attend to learn about PICS! Register using this link: https://t.co/Up0anmUeyF @Walk4Pics

Thank you @SGFesquire for your truly kind words. I now have two brothers in the ATL area. It's truly an honor to work with you on PICS advocacy, but also just to know you as a human being. People across the world are learning about PICS because of your efforts. Keep it going!