Maggie MacLellan

Communications @westernufhs | Mom to two little ones | Dementia advocate | Western and Humber grad | Amateur photographer | 🐶 owner | #ldnont 🇨🇦

[Western University @WesternU]

In part 3 of our 4-part Behind the Research series, #WesternU President Alan Shepard and @Brains_CAN scientific co-directors, Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon, talk about the burden of brain diseases and disorders on the aging Canadian population and how their research aims to help.

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

Storyhouse uses storytelling to communicate research - what an enjoyable evening listening to a variety of narratives all based on @westernuFHS research! #westernustory

[Western University @WesternU]

In part 2 of our 4-part Behind the Research series with #WesternU President Alan Shepard, @Brains_CAN scientific co-directors, Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon, share what being a researcher means to them and the power of collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

[Western Health Sciences @westernuFHS]

Dementia often reduces a person's ability to communicate.

Health Studies professor @marie_y_s recently spoke with the @TorontoStar on ways to connect with a person living with dementia and provided some tips for health-care workers.

https://t.co/La3Renz0uw

[Western University @WesternU]

In part 1 of our 4-part series Behind the Research, #WesternU President Alan Shepard meets with @Brains_CAN co-directors, Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon, to discuss how Western’s neuroscience research is transforming how we understand & treat brain diseases. https://t.co/gUh5bGboyI

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

These students are doing amazing things at the StarTech YMCA. It was inspiring to chat with them!

[Western Health Sciences @westernuFHS]

How are health sciences students making an impact in #ldnont?

As part of the faculty's experiential learning placement, four Health Studies students are working at the https://t.co/wKUbrxRV4l YMCA, bringing their knowledge to the local community. https://t.co/632jEUwCiW

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

This research project hits home for me.
Incredibly impactful work from @marie_y_s @SamkatzCHARU @westernuFHS to use virtual reality to train health-care professionals working with those living with #dementia.

[Western Health Sciences @westernuFHS]

“It’s going to fill a gap in the community and in long-term care.”

Be EPIC-VR training, developed by @marie_y_s @SamkatzCHARU, is a person-centered communication training system for PSWs & other frontline caregivers supporting those living with dementia.

https://t.co/v9ZP1f2Qtt

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

@Brains_CAN @Fh284Harrison Congratulations Fay!

[Western University @WesternU]

Neuroimmunologist Dr. Robyn Klein is joining #WesternU as the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neurovirology and Neuroimmunology @SchulichMedDent. She's leading Canada’s first-ever research program on the impact of infectious diseases on cognition. https://t.co/V7rYGczSIu

[Western BrainsCAN @Brains_CAN]

What happens in the brain when we hear a joke?
New research from @maggie_prenger, @MacDonaldLab1 and @Comadork, supported by BrainsCAN discovered that two distinct parts of the brain are responsible for comprehending and appreciating humour.
https://t.co/v1oFeLwyTk

[Western BrainsCAN @Brains_CAN]

We stand in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at #WesternU. There is no space for hate at BrainsCAN.

To the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities at #WesternU – a safe space is available on our floor. Please reach out if you need access, resources or support. #DedicatedEDIspace

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

@TristJoseph That’s scary! Happy you’re okay!

[Western BrainsCAN @Brains_CAN]

Tomorrow Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. learn about the latest research in children's mental health and screen time with Dr. Emma Duerden @developingbrai1.
Register👉https://t.co/mqXacih5sF #WesternU #TVDSB #LDCSB

[Rebecca Zandbergen @RebeccaZandberg]

Is it a superintendent's job to care for elderly residents? No, but what do you do if their PSWs don't show up? We're hear Sharon Crawford's story. She's the weekend superintendent at the William Mercer Wilson Centre.

READ by @AndrewLuptonCBC:
https://t.co/BzvnQG2OPo

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

@cbcgem Loved the first episode!

[Maggie MacLellan @mmaclellan]

@londonlibrary @Dave_Sandford Love that this is happening. His photos are stunning!

[Western BrainsCAN @Brains_CAN]

How much screen time is too much? What does this mean for children’s mental health? Join #WesternU's Dr. Emma Duerden and @TVDSB's @kathrynAlambert as they tackle these questions and more.

Nov 9 @ 7pm via Zoom: https://t.co/VpEw82aJIG

@westernuEdu @londonlibrary @westernuSocSci

[Western BrainsCAN @Brains_CAN]

Today is World Alzheimer's Day.
How does support for care partners and those living with dementia benefit our healthcare system? By having a $1.3B impact.

Learn more
https://t.co/44p5hkG4ZM
#WorldAlzDay #WorldAlzheimersDay #WorldAlzMonth #WesternU @alzheimeront @alzswp

[The Conversation Canada @ConversationCA]

Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition. https://t.co/ZGeDc0SKXj

[CTV News @CTVNews]

Cathy Barrick, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, warns that dementia cases are expected to skyrocket and urgent action is needed now. https://t.co/LzAyzbO9sU