Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP

Speech-language pathologist and researcher aiming to optimize the care and quality of life of persons with dementia.

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@AlyssaLanzi presenting on the counseling+ roles of SLPs for people w/ mild neurocog disorder, w/ an ode to the late & great Dr. Audrey Holland. Almost 20 yrs later and we’ve come far, but not nearly far enough in educating young SLPs on such approaches #ANCDS2023 #ASHA2023

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

Curious what my #gerontology colleagues think about this proposed ruling. Brings to mind research from the late and great Dr. Kathy Hyer, linking higher CNA staffing to higher quality of care: https://t.co/dzJ1CdZ4sx

[CMSGov @CMSGov]

Today, CMS proposed a rule to establish minimum staffing standards for nursing homes that would improve safety and quality of care for the nation’s over 1.2 million residents. https://t.co/rYyoP0ccuY

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

This is how #dementiacare should be. Period.

[Globalnews.ca @globalnews]

A care revolution: Inside Canada’s first dementia village ⬇️

https://t.co/BqkSCK4Uyj

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but don’t write “in order to”, just write “to”. #writingtips

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@tampaparksrec @CityofTampa the gate AND sprinkler is broken at Julian B Lane large dog park. Please fix! The doggies are hot! 🥵

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@mikiebarb @PamBelluck Great episode but correction is needed. Case example includes person described as having “memory therapy”. These are services by a **speech-language pathologist**. PT+OT credited by name-why not SLP? Missed opportunity to share what SLP can offer to persons w/ cog needs. #BHSM

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@nytimes correction is needed. Case example includes person described as having “memory therapy”. These are services delivered by a speech-lang. pathologist. PT+OT credited by name-why not SLP? Missed opportunity to share what we can offer to persons w/ cog needs #BHSM @ASHAWeb

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@nytimes correction is needed. Case example includes person described as having “memory therapy”. These are services delivered by a speech-lang. pathologist. PT+OT credited by name-why not SLP? Missed opportunity to share what we can offer to persons w/ cog needs #BHSM @ASHAWeb

[Michael Barbaro @mikiebarb]

On today’s Daily: throughout the pandemic, long covid has been a medical mystery. But a slew of major new studies, tracking thousands of patients, are shedding light on who gets it and how widespread it actually is. @PamBelluck explains what we’re learning https://t.co/dQ1MjcKvwH

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

“That one strategy…changed my life.” #CognitiveRehab #medslp #BHSM @DeptVetAffairs https://t.co/KVoRhwPxPP

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@jsriccardi_slp 🥰🥰🥰

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

Archer wants to join!

[Gerontological Society of America (GSA) @geronsociety]

#gsa2021 attendees: bring your pet to join us at the People & Pets Networking Session tonight (11/11) at 6:30 p.m. ET, hosted by the Human-Animal Interaction Interest Group! Reconnect w/ colleagues and friends & meet new collaborators and mentors/mentees. https://t.co/97evbMIpxE

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@psychbrother @AcademicChatter 27

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

Leaving the house to do a guest lecture today. There was literally dust on my dress pants… DUST!

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@factcheckdotorg Why are the outcome measures for “Trump’s Final Numbers” different from “Obama’s Final Numbers”? How can we possibly compare the performance of two presidents if the metrics are different? To me, this raises concerns for possible biases.

[Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🌻 @speechwoman]

🆓#OpenAccess @Nat_Douglas & @vlbursh (2019) Implementation Science: Tackling the Research to Practice Gap in Communication Sciences and Disorders in @ASHAJournals' @SIGPerspectives https://t.co/CikqLOXLgV

[Bari Weiss @bariweiss]

There is so much noise in the public conversation about Covid. But @VPrasadMDMPH has emerged as a voice of calm, nuance and reason.
Give him a follow and listen to his deeply informed perspective vaccines, mandates, masks, institutional distrust and more. https://t.co/uyUTLz7Mi5

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

I hate seeing things like this in the news, but I’m also glad it’s being brought to light. #dementia

[Michael Barbaro @mikiebarb]

On today’s Daily: are nursing homes quietly sedating their elderly residents into submission? An NYT investigation finds soaring diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia even when there’s no evidence of it. @katie_thomas explains: https://t.co/zOwm2HLX0Q

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

Inspiring story for young female researchers! A scientist behind the mRNA #vaccine, Dr. Katalin Kariko, faced doubt and rejection for many years for believing in the potential of mRNA. Needless to say, her perseverance paid off. https://t.co/5fXQ9CPppd

[Michael Barbaro @mikiebarb]

Tomorrow's Daily tonight -- a remarkable story from @ginakolata

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

First time grocery shopping without a mask in > 1 year! Thanks @Publix! Feels good to smile at people again. #igottheshot

[Vanessa Burshnic-Neal, PhD, CCC-SLP @vlbursh]

@ASHAWeb why can I not find any #BHSM graphics/handouts on supporting communication for adults with cognitive disorders? All handouts are related to HL and early literacy. Important, but not the full scope of “speech”!