Gill Agar 💙 🇺🇦

Sheffield (UK)
Former NHS Lead Clinical Specialist Physio - older adult rehabilitation.
Views are my own.

[Vipin M. Vashishtha @vipintukur]

A review of 49 MRI studies shows that COVID-19 is associated with structural and functional brain changes.

➡️ Abnormalities are most commonly seen in the frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes, as well as the limbic system and subcortical regions.

➡️ These findings suggest widespread brain involvement, not limited to a single area.

➡️ The changes may explain both acute neurological symptoms and long-term effects (LongCOVID).

👉 COVID-19 is not just a respiratory disease—it has measurable, widespread effects on the brain

https://t.co/jh3xH1ZlIR

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

The Joint BGS / Vivensa Foundation Doctoral Training Fellowship is open for applications.
This is a great opportunity for front-line healthcare professionals working with older people, including allied health professionals, doctors and nurses. https://t.co/W0r8Vbsivu

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

On the second day of BGS…
In August, we co-produced the report “Hospital at home for frailty” with @UKHaHSoc. Hospital at Home, also referred to as virtual wards, enables people to remain at home while receiving the diagnosis and treatment they need. https://t.co/CCvG4CGBVf

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

'We know what works. Physiotherapy-led falls and frailty interventions save lives, maintain independence, and economists forecast they will save the NHS £534m over the next 5 years.' @RobYeldham

@NAOorguk's new report highlights the key role of physiotherapy in frailty care.

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

"Pragmatic prescribing to reduce harm for older people with moderate to severe frailty" aims to support prescribing decisions for older people with moderate to severe frailty. View our guidance document here: https://t.co/cPpX3UGfPq

[Public Health Scotland @P_H_S_Official]

We’re working with @scotgov and @COSLA to recruit three new Board members at Public Health Scotland 📝

Join our online information session on 17 December at 17:30 – register by emailing [email protected]

Find out more about the role and apply ➡️ https://t.co/bLJZAt9RYx

[Gill Agar 💙 🇺🇦 @gill_agar]

What a super woman she was, and what a positive impact she made.
Sad news.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Jane Goodall, famous for her study of chimpanzees, has died

Read more🔗
https://t.co/a7X2bvIzU8

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Our international clinical geriatrics journal, @Age_and_Ageing, has a great new article on Maintaining independence at home after a fall. Have a read!
https://t.co/JlANnUNWMg

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Expect your mobile to go off 3pm Sunday! Be prepared for a test of the Govt's emergency alert system. Full info... https://t.co/3zSKJ6yjYD

LIVING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE? If you've a hidden mobile, the link above has details of how to opt out of the alert.

Pls share

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

Did you know regular physical activity can reduce the risk of falls by 30% in older adults?
Physiotherapists help make this possible.
Join us for #WorldPTDay on 8th September to find out more!

[Long Covid Support @long_covid]

✨ New: Long Covid Body Mapping Toolkit ✨

We’re so pleased to share this new resource, co-created with people living with #LongCovid, Long Covid Support and @UniofOxford.

It’s designed to help people express and share their experiences.

🧵👇

[NIHR ARC East Midlands @ARC_EM]

Two new policy briefings – FaME and Action Falls – have been shared with decision makers ahead of #FallsPrevention Awareness Week.

These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.

Read more:
🔗https://t.co/8gE3wEJ1xf

[Ann Green @AnnSusanGreen]

Just a reminder that closing date for this award is Monday 25th August. Please retweet @Back_in_Action @ReenaPatel2120 @thecsp @AlexMacKenzie11 @physiokatiek @AWalton_Connect @Karen_Lay9

[Mikel Izquierdo @mikelizquierdo_]

🏥➡️💪 1 in 3 older adults lose independence after hospital discharge.
But exercise might be the key to recovery.
Hot off @LancetLongevity press: A meta-analysis with BIG implications.

📝https://t.co/07vaD7WdHN
@TheLancet

[Gill Agar 💙 🇺🇦 @gill_agar]

A good opportunity for AHP in Public Health and Prevention

[Calum CSP Wales @CalumCsp]

A great AHP leadership job in Wales

https://t.co/CfsZzxceu5

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Our Frailty elearning course is free to all health and social care professionals and carries 10 CPD credits. If you work with older people living with or at risk of frailty, register now!

https://t.co/pPCw40DEoI

[ADAPT @ADAPT_CSP]

📣 Join us on June 9th, 8pm BST for “Rehabilitation in Conflict” — a webinar featuring expert voices from the field, including Abed Elhamed Qaradaya.

🗓️ Don’t miss insights on rehab in crisis zones.
🔗 Register: https://t.co/bnsG5Vdzhf

#GlobalHealth #Physiotherapy #Rehab #MSF

[Jane Schofield @JaneSchof]

A great opportunity for frontline clinicians and managers to contribute to future research about staff welĺ being @BTHFT @BDCFT @AiredaleNHSFT @thecsp

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Our Frailty elearning course is free to all health and social care professionals and carries 10 CPD credits. If you work with older people living with or at risk of frailty, register now!

https://t.co/pPCw40DEoI

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

#ThoughtForTheDay 🤔.

If you ever travel to Thailand etc and are thinking about taking part in a ‘must have’ animal interaction please think on.

They go through ABSOLUTE hell all for your selfish selfie!! 🤬

#DontBuyATicket 🚫!