@GeriatricMedRes

Geriatric Medicine Research, Dalhousie University/Nova Scotia Health. Research on aging, frailty, dementia and more.

 Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Joined April 2009
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Dr. Andrea Mayo (@A_lorenamayo ) passed her PhD defense today! With her supervisor @olga_theou , Andrea has been studying the relationship between physical activity and frailty. Congratulations Dr. Mayo! 🎉 @DalHealth @DalhousieU @DalGradStudies
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The Nova Scotian government proclaimed October 1 Frailty Awareness Day. To celebrate the first annual Frailty Awareness Day, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, geriatrician, researcher, and frailty expert, tells us what frailty is and why it is important in healthcare.
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APS Publications@APSPublications9 Jul 2024
Congrats to @olga_theou et al. for the #APSselect paper "Relation between frailty and hypertension..." in @ajpheartcirc @Myles_OBrien20 @DalhousieU @USherbrooke @GeriatricMedRes @ImpactsLab ow.ly/P4FI50SxVJu
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Dr. Kenneth Rockwood (@Krockdoc) has been appointed to the Order of Canada!🎉 A pioneer in geriatrics and frailty, his decades of innovation and advocacy have improved the lives of older adults worldwide. Congratulations!🇨🇦 @research_dal @HealthNS #OrderOfCanada
Governor General of Canada
@GGCanada27 Jun 2024
#GGSimon is honoured to announce the appointment of 1 Companion, 16 Officers, 2 Honorary Officers, and 64 Members to the #OrderOfCanada. To learn more about the outstanding contributions of these individuals, visit: gg.ca/en/order-canada-appoin… #GGHonours
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Kenneth Rockwood@Krockdoc15 Jun 2024
The signal is in the instability. Deficits accumulate when damage goes unremoved/unrepaired. In a sufficiently safe environment there is time for recovery to work when repair times are not prolonged. Unsafe environments challenge by a higher damage rate and longer repair times.
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Dr. Selena Maxwell is giving a virtual talk on “Frailty and its impact on those living with osteoarthritis,” hosted by The Wisdom Exchange Project on Wednesday June 19, 2024 from 1-2 PM ADT. Anyone can register to attend. #GMR #Frailty wisdomexchangeproject.com/ev…
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Another @IGWealthMgmt Walk for Alzheimer's is in the books! It is a pleasure to participate in this important fundraiser every year. What a fantastic day! ☀️ @AlzCanada @AlzheimerNS #IGWalkforAlz
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Nova Scotia Health@HealthNS15 Apr 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Rockwood for his Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation’s Award for Clinician Scientist Lifetime Achievement. 👏🏆 This award is given to an MD, PhD or medical scientist who has made significant contributions in their field. [ @DalhousieU ]
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Thank you @research_dal for a stellar #DalDoMResearch Week! And congratulations to our very own @cm_jasmine , @selenatothemax , and Judith Godin who were awarded "Best Presentation" in the Core Resident, Research Fellow, and Research Staff categories! 👏
Department of Medicine (DoM) Research@research_dal11 Apr 2024
It’s Department of Medicine Research week! #DalDoMResearch
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It’s Department of Medicine Research week! We're excited to have some of the GMR team sharing their research. To start the morning, @selenatothemax presented on frailty indices derived from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. @research_dal #DalDoMResearch
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Afterwards, Judith Godin, @MShivgulam, and Maddison Hodgins led us into the first poster session. We're excited to learn more this afternoon! @research_dal #DalDoMResearch
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In the afternoon poster session (happening now!), PhD student @Mariana_maty is chatting about flaxseed-induced blood pressure changes in frail patients with peripheral artery disease.
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Nova Scotia Health@HealthNS13 Mar 2024
“This is not my mom”. March 13 is Delirium Awareness Day. If you think your loved one may be experiencing delirium, tell your family physician/nurse practitioner or a member of your hospital healthcare team.
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World #Delirium Awareness Day screening was a roaring success! Thank you to the volunteers who took part in this important initiative. Photos are rolling in from across Nova Scotia... First, the Northern zone teams led in New Glasgow and Colchester 👏 #WDAD24
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In the Eastern zone, Cape Breton had a formidable team leading the way! #WDAD24
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And last - but not least - the Central Zone teams, with volunteers at Dartmouth General and the QEII! #WDAD24
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Nova Scotia Health@HealthNS13 Mar 2024
Each year on March 13, on Delirium Awareness Day, we recognize the affect delirium can have on patients, families and caregivers. Read about one Nova Scotia Health nurse practitioner’s journey to improve delirium recognition, prevention and recovery: nshealth.ca/news-and-notices…
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