Geriatrician, A/Prof., #Nepalese society of #Gerontology &#Geriatrics, Past @HopkinsMedicine Pdoc,AE @Age_and_Ageing,co-EIC @jfsf_journal,Healthy#Aging research
#NEPAL is now a council member of International association of #gerontology and #geriatrics (#IAGG )@IAGG_2021 . It is a proud moment for #Nepalese society of gerontology and geriatrics. Thanks everyone for your support, we will continuously increase our effort to #HealthyAgeing
Rehabilitation is vital for older adults to regain independence after illness or injury—yet the need remains unmet. We present a collection of our best research + expert commentary: Get Up, Stand Up for geriatric rehab. #Rehab2030#Rehabilitation2030 https://t.co/NGF3ugKRFK
#olderadults adults with Functional ability index ≥12 were more independent . 1 point increase= 30%-58% higher #independency#HealthyAging
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Development and validation of a functional ability index for older adults: a multicohort study | Age and Ageing | Oxford Academic
Our new study in @Age_and_Ageing
Development and validation of a functional ability index for older adults: a multicohort study
https://t.co/HKWMaYMxzA
effort towards functional ability assessment
@macesari @brunovellas@WHOCenterFrailt@DrYukaSumi
#ChooseGeriatrics has been launched by @GeriSoc celebrating the rewards of a career in geriatric medicine, and we couldn't agree more.
Read more about how we can work together to recognise and build this essential workforce https://t.co/0H9RSBrlao
Labelling patients as frail can be problematic.
.@saahopkins and colleagues call for greater inclusion of older people in deciding how best to talk about #frailty
https://t.co/einX7XJfqA
Bloomberg Philanthropies gives $1B to Johns Hopkins University.
This gift makes the School of Medicine tuition-free for students from families earning under $300,000, and students from families earning up to $175,000 will receive a full ride, including living expenses.
Beginning in the fall of 2024, Johns Hopkins University will provide tuition-free Medical School for most medical students and expand aid for future nurses and public health pioneers. Learn more: https://t.co/QuBluT7CWo
There are opportunities for better tools, processes, training and resources to improve current practice and pathways for nutrition screening and referral @OlderTrialsProf @AvanSayer @NatalieOfford@alexmav75@AGILECSP@EAMA_eu@sarcopeniaconf
Open access https://t.co/NphXF4SZha
We are recruiting a new Editor-in-Chief for our prestigious, international scientific journal. The role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to undertake meaningful work in the advancement of geriatric medical research.
https://t.co/pPrGlRfAaB