Kevin Young

Community geriatrician, cycling enthusiast, undying interest in technology

[Theresa Boyle @theresaboyle]

Familiar music from past may give #Alzheimer’s patients a cognitive boost, according to study https://t.co/2f9JPv9OIv via @torontostar by @SherylUbelacker

[Amanda Gardhouse @AGardhouse]

Scarcity of time is real juggling family & career. Note to self-Create time to recharge bandwidth. https://t.co/v3AnRxFnfg

[Ken Covinsky @geri_doc]

Proposal: We must stop referring to persons with normal cognitive function and brain scans with amyloid as having "pre-clincial" Alzheimers Disease. They have a risk factor that increases risk--and may never develop dementia--Like high cholesterol + heart dz #geriatrics

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

For dramatic and measurable positive impacts on the physical and mental health of the elderly, we need to design seniors housing differently. Needed: access to an abundance of light, nature and opportunities for interaction between young and old. https://t.co/TIikF0QyLT

[Brian Wong @Brian_M_Wong]

@IrfanDhalla Agree.

I also like “What are you (most) worried about?”

I’m often surprised by the answer, and allows me to address the most pressing issues from the patient’s perspective.

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

In the last months of their lives, patients with advanced dementia commonly experience burdensome medical interventions such as antibiotic misuse or artificial hydration. These interventions may be of limited benefit and do not promote comfort https://t.co/5GX7AKBEVl

[Paul Sax @PaulSaxMD]

@medicalaxioms Only ID doctors know this. But I'll share the secret.
https://t.co/cT4HGeMecy

[Camilla Wong 黃朗欣 🇨🇦 @camilla_wong]

Comprehensive geriatric assessment for older people admitted to a surgical service @cochranecollab systematic review: https://t.co/2UMfvPQsAJ Reduces mortality and discharges to higher level of care in hip fracture. #geriatrics

[Kevin Young @YoungGeriDoc]

Good reminder why we need to integrate care plans across specialties and providers.

[Irfan Dhalla @IrfanDhalla]

Very thoughtfully done review, led by a patient, providing evidence that continuity of care is associated with lower mortality https://t.co/HLbSEJDla1

[NSMSGS @NSM_SGS]

Bringing together the corners of the world at our new Twitter account! For more: https://t.co/fBEFTcEHnH

[Camilla Wong 黃朗欣 🇨🇦 @camilla_wong]

Together with @DrSamirSinha @Krockdoc @BonnieCheung7 @AGardhouse @ChrisFrankCOE giving a #CGS2018 workshop on Twitter for geriatric specialists.

Please RETWEET to help us show the impact of Twitter!

cc @CanGeriSoc @GeriInterestGp @NGIG1415

[Kevin Young @YoungGeriDoc]

One down only 6 to go! - Dossard : 3224, Arrivée à 11:14:17 (Tps de course : 04:08:39)

[Kevin Young @YoungGeriDoc]

Partway through Day 1 - Dossard : 3224, Highlight - Kühtai à 11:14:17 (Tps de course : 04:08:39)

[Kevin Young @YoungGeriDoc]

Started Day 1 - What have I gotten myself into? - Dossard : 3224, Départ à 07:05:38 (Tps de course : 00:00:00)

[GeriMedJC @GeriMedJC]

Even if just lurking, introduce yourself or RT so we know to keep #GeriMedJC going!

[Kevin Young @YoungGeriDoc]

The slides are working for me on Webcast. #gerimedjc

[GeriMedJC @GeriMedJC]

Even if just lurking, introduce yourself or RT so we know to keep #GeriMedJC going!

[Kevin Young @YoungGeriDoc]

@GeriMedJC Thanks for joining us @STSkou

[Abhishek Narayan @NarayanMD]

Always love listening into #GeriMedJC #Webcast
https://t.co/jdi7X554MX

[Abhishek Narayan @NarayanMD]

Solution to decrease #Frailty - eat well, exercise, and stimulate your mind. Good solutions for all at any age! #GeriMedJC