Healthy Lifespan Institute

The Healthy Lifespan Institute is on a mission to prevent frailty & multimorbidity so that people live longer, healthier & more independent lives

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

“The UK has the opportunity to become a leading power in the field of ageing research, but it needs to act quickly and decisively. We hope UKAgeNet will become one single voice to raise the profile of this vital research area.” Prof Ilaria Bellantuono @IBellantuono #UKAgeNet

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Despite its prevalence, frailty is poorly understood by the public and health practitioners.

Our co-director @IBellantuono collaborated with local artist @seikokinoshita to create a striking art piece about frailty.

Click the link for the full video.

https://t.co/yOmxmdcclm

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

From an art installation to an engaging talk, discover how members of the Healthy Lifespan Institute engaged with the Festival of the Mind and presented their research to the public. #FOTM

https://t.co/PuYRxSLoyc

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

@jenmacritchie and colleagues work with community groups and care home residents to develop new musical instruments and devices that enable people living with dementia to interact with music. Watch the full video here: https://t.co/GLuXgINCj1
#Dementia

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Are you a PhD student in the field of ageing and age-related diseases who is considering transferring from Biological/Biomedical to Social Sciences or hopping from academia to policy making institutions? The UKAgeNet Scheme could be for you.
https://t.co/3Hj2QHczTH

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

What is frailty, and is it an inevitable part of ageing?

Is it all bad, or is there beauty to be found?

Our co-director @IBellantuono and artist @seikokinoshita discuss their unique installation at this year's @FestivalMind.

📅 22.09.2024
⏲️ 4:00pm

https://t.co/XHcBreWTUI

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Congratulations to our early career researchers Ameli Vidanearachchi and Haoyang Liu for participating in the @u3a_UK movement. https://t.co/xIWFTFJgxo

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Yesterday, some of our members presented their research findings to the general public at the Dementia Futures conference.

Read more about presentations from @rahulsidhu and Dr Christian Morgner.

#WorldAlzMonth

https://t.co/EOXNfPs1rs

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Are you interested in learning more about dementia research happening in Sheffield and across the Yorkshire region?

This year's Dementia Futures is taking place at SItraN.

To sign up and find out more information:

https://t.co/ZMRq8rqDet

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

One of our members Dr Christian Morgner has been working in the field of dementia studies to improve people's lives over the past 15 years. Read how his breakthrough technological aid uses electrostimulation to enhance flavour in patients with declined tastebuds. 🥄

[The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni]

The 'Tasty Spoon'™ is no ordinary spoon. This breakthrough technological aid enhances food flavours for people living with dementia experiencing taste loss. 🥄

The aid, funded by @alzheimerssoc, was developed by @sheffielduni & @TheAMRC researchers. 👇
https://t.co/hN3pURto2e

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Professor Ilaria Bellantuono co-director of the Healthy Lifespan Institute, comments on a new drug which has increased the lifespans of laboratory animals by nearly 25 per cent.

https://t.co/ctOBoKQqWj

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Congratulations to @hehoyle1 who has been awarded a 24-month NIHR School for Public Health Research Transdisciplinary Fellowship.

Helen will apply Landscape Architecture expertise to address challenges such as climate change and health inequalities.

https://t.co/BIGpOzMg3E

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

The world’s largest festival of public science returned to Sheffield last month, with Dr Lee Pretlove from @InfoSchoolSheff sharing their scientific discoveries in one of the city’s pubs.

Read more about how we engaged with this year’s festival 👇

https://t.co/C9EBGIv1Nv

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Curious about the data & technology that's become such a big part of physical activity?

Decoding Digital Fitness by Dr Lee Pretlove and @InfoSchoolSheff explores how we use tech in our activities and the impact it has on our experience.

Find out more 👇

https://t.co/PZqGkVxsjn

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

We are delighted to congratulate Healthy Lifespan member, Charlotte Moss, on receiving the @DunhillMedical Zinc x DMT Innovation Fellowship.

Charlotte will contribute to developing tech-driven solutions for healthy aging through commercial innovation.

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Our research, led by @DrSharronH, found discrimination against older adults' sex lives and relationships.

Now, care homes across Sheffield are using our Sexual Rights Charter to train staff & create inclusive environments.

Find out more 👇

https://t.co/j0Jilv5ppN

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Stem cell therapy has recently become a popular miracle treatment among the rich and famous. But does it actually work? In this Guardian article, our co-director Ilaria Bellantuono comments on their efficiency. #StemCellTherapy

https://t.co/5cbdUP1JG1

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

New research from the Institute offers a significant breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms of age-related immune decline.

These findings present an opportunity to lead to an improved immune response in old age.
https://t.co/Ad5eF0nVY0

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Our Co-Director @IBellantuono has received the Inaugural Academy Excellence Award from @DunhillMedical.

The award acknowledges individuals dedicated to enhancing research culture at all stages of their career.

Congratulations Ilaria!

https://t.co/AxQf0g526t

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and poor quality of life in old age. Research led by PhD student @AlishaSuhag highlights new relationships between health behaviours and multimorbidity. 👇https://t.co/sgga6PgRVY

[Healthy Lifespan Institute @ShefHealthspan]

We're hiring! We're looking for a part-time Administrator to help us deliver the Healthy Lifespan Institute's objectives and transform ageing for all. Find out more and apply 👇
https://t.co/REjPw3DMnv