Jennifer Watt
@JennAnnWatt
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Geriatrician-scientist (MD, PhD) and epidemiologist @UnityHealthTO @KT_program @ICESOntario; associate professor @UofT_DoM @ihpmeuoft
Toronto, Canada
Joined November 2011
In our #CMAJ study, we examined how experiencing a new traumatic brain injury (TBI) after age 65 affects the risk of developing dementia and the need for care services in older adults. https://t.co/i6F4XKqi0n
@JennAnnWatt @petermhoang @ihpmeuoft @UofT_DoM @AlzCanada
cmaj.ca
Background: The long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults are not well known. Our objective was to describe the association between late-life TBI, incident dementia, and...
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Drs. @JennyYQHuang, Sharon Straus, @JennAnnWatt (@UnityHealthTO/@UofT_DoM)'s study on #Dementia rate and care needs in older adults with traumatic brain injury and intersections with social determinants of health: https://t.co/XXpBvXjlFk
#NationalSeniorsDay
psifoundation.org
Grants & Awards funded by PSI Foundation
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October 1 marks #NationalSeniorsDay & the International Day of Older Persons. We’re highlighting @PSIFoundation-funded researchers whose work supports healthy aging and improves care for older adults.
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What if AI could solve hallway medicine? Dr. @JennAnnWatt and Michael Page are designing a tool to do just that. On Oct 22 at Koerner Hall, they’ll pitch their idea live at #AngelsDen for the chance to bring their vision to life. 🎟 Enter to win tickets: https://t.co/nGDpJIPMAU
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Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Persons With Dementia: A Systematic Review. #geriatrics
https://t.co/SkL8lDKqb2
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How do you treat sexually disinhibited behaviour in people with dementia? Check out our latest systematic review in @AGSJournal to find out! https://t.co/JS7a3oyZoy
agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background Inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB), such as sexual touching and sexual exposure, occurs in up to 25% of people with dementia. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of pharma...
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Collaboration is hard and rewarding. Antagonism is easy and unproductive. Thanks to @IJSPPjournal for this editorial on collaboration in sport & exercise science I hope we will continue to share knowledge with such generous and excellent colleagues in science 🔗👇
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Polarised🆚Pyramidal🆚Threshold Which training model is best?🏆 It might matter how trained you are🤔 Our new meta-analysis tries to answer which training intervention produces the greatest improvements in endurance performance in trained athletes Thread🧵 & 🔗links below👇
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Check out the newest publication from KTP Scientist Dr @JennAnnWatt and team. People with dementia are excluded from rehabilitation because of stigma. Preliminary data suggest.. /1 https://t.co/Xh1yxbreP2
@ATricco @UnityHealthTO @SPORAlliance
#AlzheimersAwareness
jamda.com
Seven million people live with dementia (PLWD) in the United States, which will reach 12 million by 2040.1 One in 5 older adults with dementia is hospitalized each year; one-third experience multiple...
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KT Program scientist Dr @JennAnnWatt is featured in this article, where she notes the many health benefits of this social club for older immigrants, including some who are living with #dementia. @ATricco @SPORAlliance @WellnessHubKT
Dr. Jennifer Watt talked to the Toronto Star about the importance of meaningful recreational activities for older adults. Read more about the impact of a senior’s group making a difference:
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First up, Dr. Jennifer Watt (@JennAnnWatt), a Geriatrician & Clinical Scientist will be presenting the Latest Management Tips for BPSD. Be sure to tune in now to gain the latest insights for managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of #Dementia (BPSD). #TGU2024
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New Research: Psychosis detection in dementia: a systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy studies https://t.co/RXUu7tln5a
#FrontiersIn #Dementia
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Introduction: Symptoms of psychosis, characterized by delusions and hallucinations, are commonly experienced by persons living with dementia. A systematic re...
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Exiting news! Our study, led by PhD candidate Surim, shows that up to 50% of #dementia cases in #Canada can be prevented by modifying #lifestyle! Discover more: https://t.co/EGGelIUEAt Thanks @clsa_elcv for data & @AlzSWP @SchulichMedDent @ccna_ccnv for supporting our study!
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Recent publication led by KTP scientist Dr @jennannwatt: “Guideline Recommendations on Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of #Dementia: A Systematic Review” Read on to see the team’s key findings: https://t.co/eyMQI5H6iK
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1/4📣New publication alert! This study delved into the realm of gender disparities w/in workplace & volunteer settings, aiming to identify & scrutinize evidence from RCTs focused on interventions addressing gender equity. Find the results published by @ATricco,
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"Guideline Recommendations on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review" (JAMDA 2024) - https://t.co/IVx2iQiofZ
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New drugs lecanemab & donanemab are showing promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease. Dr. @JennAnnWatt, geriatrician at St. Michael’s Hospital, talks about the issues surrounding funding for these expensive medications. @globeandmail
theglobeandmail.com
Could a new model of testing and drugs make this brain disease as treatable as Type 2 diabetes? As researchers run tests to find out, neuroscience is divided on what to do for now
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Must-read Canadian guidelines on taking care of people with #dementia who have #bpsd. Thrilled to be a small part of this awesome #geriatrics team 🤓
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA): Catalyst Grants! These researchers will be working to improve the health of Canadians by better understanding the aging process. Learn more: https://t.co/u7qWCOaVpt
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KT Program Scientist Dr @JennAnnWatt was co-chair on this newly-released clinical practice guideline for Assessing and Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (#BPSD). @UnityHealthTO @ATricco @SPORAlliance
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