Riona McArdle 0 58 Blog 23rd July 2020 Being a World Young Leader in Dementia: a journey from Nigeria to France Over the last 7 years, I have held a post-doctoral position at the King’s Global…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 57 BlogResearch 16th July 2020 Promoting cognitive health through physical activity and sleep: Preliminary answers and future directions As there is still no cure for dementia, it is vital that we consider ways…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 57 BlogCareResearch 9th July 2020 Re-evaluating nursing home designs in Asia in the face of COVID-19 In light of recent events, care of residents living with dementia in nursing homes has…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 58 BlogResearch 2nd July 2020 Can scientists improve how they diagnose dementia with Lewy bodies? Dementia conditions are very common, presenting in around 7% of people over the age of…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 17 BlogResearch 25th June 2020 Recognising technology needs among older adults and people with dementia When was the last time you did not use any technology for a whole day?…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 17 BlogResearch 18th June 2020 The outlook of a mild cognitive impairment diagnosis: disease-specific symptoms may forewarn of decline For each person living with a dementia diagnosis, the journey can be very different, and…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 16 AdvocacyBlog 11th June 2020 Forget dementia, remember the person! Breaking down stigma to move forward towards an inclusive society in Flanders (Belgium) When we focus on the capacities of people with dementia instead of their limitations, their…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 14 BlogResearch 4th June 2020 The Digital Aid Project – a toolset for long-term care facilities during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, all eyes turned to acute hospitals, where medical staff…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 14 BlogResearch 28th May 2020 Fear of dementia: how it affects our wellbeing and what we can do about it “Thinking about dementia, I feel a lurch in my stomach, an anxiety in my gut.…Read More
Riona McArdle 0 12 BlogCareResearch 21st May 2020 International COVID-19 end-of-life care guidance for nursing homes leaves key themes unaddressed COVID-19’s death rate is disproportionally higher in nursing homes, creating enormous pressures to deliver high-quality…Read More