Dr Gary Christopher
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Gerontologist | Coordinator ICCARP | Dep Ed @IJATInscape | Dir #Dementia HIT @BristolHealthP #nostalgia #socialcare #terrormanagement #ageism
Joined June 2018
🎭The power of the #arts and #nostalgia to support people living with #dementia.📻 While dementia is often viewed through the lens of loss, projects like this highlight the possible abundant life, joy, and connection.
A new theatre project, created with help from @SwanseaUni has been using the power of comedy, music, and movement to support people living with dementia. The interactive show, 'Silver Screen Sisters', aimed to ignite personal memories within people at South Wales' care homes.
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🧏 New paper on classifying ageing of the audiovestibular system from ICCARP. 🔗 https://t.co/f7Ut49C9xc
#ageing #aging #senescence #gerontology #hearinghealth #ICCARP
Proud to lead a global effort with 34 experts in the ICCARP Audiovestibular Group! 🌍📢 We recommend removing presbycusis (AB54) as a standalone dx + using AB51 for all acquired HL, with WHO severity codes. https://t.co/PuihLSavXa
#HearingLoss #ICF #WHO #HealthyAging #Audiology
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"Ageing Isn’t One Thing, It’s Many" -- Article from ICCARP coordinator, Gary Christopher, on the classification of senescence. #ageing #aging #senescence #healthyaging #longevity #agingresearch #gerontology
https://t.co/APPHc2oAy6
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Reflections from my role as Co-Coordinator of ICCARP Let’s play a quick game: What do you think of when you hear the word “senescence”? Chances are, it doesn’t scream “essential reading.” But here’s...
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We must never underestimate the rich emotional and imaginative worlds of individuals living with dementia.
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I encourage everyone to share music, stories, or creative moments with those they know who are living with dementia; these interactions are invaluable.
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A new theatre project, created with help from @SwanseaUni has been using the power of comedy, music, and movement to support people living with dementia. The interactive show, 'Silver Screen Sisters', aimed to ignite personal memories within people at South Wales' care homes.
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Great discussion about #nostalgia and the power of music this morning @lorraine. #dementia @KitschnSync1
🎭Innovative theatre project bringing laughter to people living with #dementia @SwanseaHSC @swansearesearch @KitschnSync1
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🎭Innovative theatre project bringing laughter to people living with #dementia @SwanseaHSC @swansearesearch @KitschnSync1
swansea.ac.uk
A pioneering new theatre project, created with help from Swansea University, has been bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful social connection to care homes in South Wales.
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🎞Comedy festival boosts #wellbeing for people with #dementia
https://t.co/YpiXuIQdmv
@ITVX @KitschnSync1
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Watch the latest from ITV News - A Welsh all-women performance group has created a colourful comedy performance, Silver Screen Sisters, especially for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
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@KitschnSync1 Several members of the troupe have personal experiences with dementia, which deeply informed their sensitive and thoughtful approach to the project. Their firsthand understanding was instrumental in creating a show that truly resonates with audiences living with dementia.
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✍️I've written a little bit more about this amazing experience. We need the arts in #dementia care. @KitschnSync1 show the way. 👇 https://t.co/XezIZTtLPW
#socialcare #ArtsOnPrescription
gary-christopher.co.uk
06 February 2025 Bringing Laughter and Connection to Dementia Care: The Silver Screen Sisters Project I am delighted to share my involvement in a pioneering new theatre project designed to enhance …
🎭Laughter, music & #nostalgia in #dementia care🎶 @KitschnSync1 Silver Screen Sisters brings joy & connection to #care homes through comedy & performance. Proud to have advised on this inspiring project! 👇#arts #theatre
@swansearesearch @BristolHealthP
https://t.co/2m5yaJCTHW
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🎭Laughter, music & #nostalgia in #dementia care🎶 @KitschnSync1 Silver Screen Sisters brings joy & connection to #care homes through comedy & performance. Proud to have advised on this inspiring project! 👇#arts #theatre
@swansearesearch @BristolHealthP
https://t.co/2m5yaJCTHW
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@cardiffmet leads the International Consortium to Classify Ageing-Related Pathologies (ICCARP) to create a clear and organized system for categorizing changes related to ageing, including diseases and syndromes.
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👉Check out the handy infographic to accompany this paper.
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👀Read the pre-print of our new paper defining senescence. #ageing #aging #senescence #gerontology #geroscience
https://t.co/k2Z4B2kGTu
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With the global increase in ageing populations, a clear understanding of the physiological and pathological changes associated with ageing is vital for advancing research and clinical practice....
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🔬 Why this matters: Ageing is complex, and inconsistent terminology has been a barrier to understanding. These definitions provide a common framework for clearer communication between scientists, clinicians, and policymakers.
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These definitions unify language across disciplines and will facilitate our mission of classifying and staging ageing-related pathologies. 📢 Help us spread the word! A pre-print of the definitions is available online:
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With the global increase in ageing populations, a clear understanding of the physiological and pathological changes associated with ageing is vital for advancing research and clinical practice....
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🌟Defining Senescence🌟 With 300+ experts working on the ICCARP, we discovered that terms related to ageing were used differently in different fields, causing misunderstandings at times. We’re now thrilled to announce the release of standard definitions for key terms in ageing 1/
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