Changes to the Neurology Academy Team
Neurology Academy has remained as dynamic as ever over the past few months. Adapting our educational offerings to reflect the changing times and limitations brought about through the coronavirus pandemic, we have also expanded our workforce, which has shifted and adapted too. Dr Arthi Rajkumar, who initially joined us as PA to Jamie and Project […]
Reframing powerpoint – giving a message that lasts
Most of us assume that if we are asked to ‘give a talk’, we are also being asked to ‘prepare some slides’. Does it follow that the two should house the same information, though? TED talks, arguably some of the best-delivered speeches available online, say that ‘A single, strong, graphic image or succinct line of […]
8 out of 10 report their dementia worsened during lockdown according to charity investigation
Eight out of 10 people living with dementia have experienced a deterioration in their symptoms during lockdown, announced Alzheimer’s Society yesterday. The charity, working with One Dementia Voice, have carried out an investigation of just under 2,000 individuals affected by dementia, and the findings are shocking. Aware anecdotally of the challenges of those with dementia […]
Neurology Academy during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 23rd March 2020, our society was changed overnight. The announcement of a UK-wide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic meant a drastic change to everyone’s lives, and to our health service. Health professionals were redeployed to frontline services, regular clinics for diagnosis and review were suspended and frantic attempts to use telehealth and other […]
Advert: Part-time health writer wanted
Applications close on Friday, 24 July. We will review applications and respond next week (27-31 July). Neurology Academy is looking for another writer to join our small but bustling team in a part-time role. Experience of writing for different audiences, a familiarity with clinical language, and a passion to make a difference for those living […]
Huge impact on people living with dementia as COVID-related care home mortality rates are released
Over 60,000 care home residents died in the past few months, said a report released on 7th July by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Of those residents who died, 49.5% had a recorded pre-existing condition of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These shocking statistics suggest that almost 30,000 people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease […]
Survey: understand loneliness and isolation due to COVID-19
On behalf on Prof Iracema Leroi, Dementia Academy I know how busy you all are; however, I would be extremely grateful if you might take 10 minutes of your time to answer this important global survey, for which I am one of the co-investigators. We now have nearly 20 countries participating, and it is crucial that […]
The long term implications of COVID-19 are becoming apparent
We have become increasingly aware, over the past few months, that the symptoms of COVID-19 are wider ranging than initially thought. A recent article in Reuters has highlighted the full extent of this, and called into question whether we are prepared, as a society, for the rehabilitative process that will be needed by many who […]
Survey: How has COVID-19 impacted your dementia service?
Dementia Academy is keen to support you with relevant information, education and signposting wherever possible. To ensure our webinars are as valuable to you as possible, we would like to know how your service is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will help us understand what is needed in the current land of dementia […]
Webinar: Alzheimer’s disease & dementia – An evidence update for COVID-19
Please note that all session and slide content are the views of the Speakers, not the Dementia Academy. The content of the recording is the speaker’s personal opinion at the time of recording. Due to the everchanging situation, advice given at the time of recording is subject to change. Speakers Summary Joe’s slides Clara’s slides […]
