eef hogervorst (@eefhog) profile picture

Prof of Biological Psychology

Loughborough
Joined October 2014
BBC breakfast interview on dementia and vision losshttps://youtu.be/76VZyQSYKWg?si=PWidH8wkCVJ-mdqM
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The eyes have it. Our research suggests that changes in visual perception precede dementia 12 years before the diagnosis but also that stimulating eye movements can improve memory theconversation.com/how-your…
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🚨 @NCUBtweets launches #AgeofAgeing new report, featuring university-business #collaborationstackling the challenges posed by our ageing population. Read about @lborouniversity’s partnership to develop the dementia-friendly home. 👉bit.ly/NCUBAgeofAgeing
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Check out season 1 of #ExpertsinHealth, including an interview with @eefhog, who discusses the factors influencing the menopause, the best treatment options, and the relationship between oestrogen and dementia. YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Season 1 of #ExpertsinHealth is now live! Hosted by @McLeod_Research, the podcast features a great line-up of guests, featured below 🧵 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6TAyA2…
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ICYMI @AndrewMorris203, @eefhog, and 85-year-old Rosalie Jones appeared on @bbcemt today to discuss a project with @RoadSafetyTruUK that aims to develop a screening test to identify individuals in the early stages of dementia who are unfit to drive. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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Watched Davina's docu on mind and menopause. Our review suggested changes in brain function are only seen in some women and often reverse after menopause without sex hormone treatment sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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It is vital that the chair of the USS JNC notes that UUK’s cuts are not necessary and recognises her role in remedying the current situation and ensuring a fair outcome for members of the USS scheme. Sign the petition today #OneofUsAllOfUs speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/uss-…
Please join us 27 January virtually for this free event on how sensorimotor issues (vision/hearing loss) are associated with dementia acting-research.lboro.ac.uk/…
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AddThis | Home authors.elsevier.com/a/1eJfa… This review suggests that changes in memory and mood associated with the menopause are temporary and are possibly associated with severity of hot flushes and lack of sleep.
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10 days to go, sign up for free for our ACTInG event acting-research.lboro.ac.uk/… the afternoon of the 18th of Nov: digital learning across the lifespan. Keynotes: Prof Orrell discusses his work with people with dementia and Dr Kahn speaks on her work with children.
"Hormone Treatment and Alzheimer’s Disease: Déjà Vu or Confused All Over Again?" will be published online within the next 24 hours in Drugs & Aging. You can have full-text access to a view-only version of the paper by using the following SharedIt link: rdcu.be/crPLF
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"Dementia and Dependency vs. Proxy Indicators of the Active Ageing Index in Indonesia" has been published in IJERPH as part of the Special Issue Ageing and Health: A Functional and Psychological Perspective and is available online: PDF Version: mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/16/823…
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Woohoo Penny won Gold ! Congrats !We worked with her on one of the podcast series for dementia friendly design
Incredible to win gold for Best Wellbeing Podcast @britishpodcastawards, testament to this wonderful community & all who’ve shared their #dementia #stories with me. You are amazing. Even better will be sharing the news with mum. Can’t wait!
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We are organising an online meeting for our new Applied Cognition, Technology and Interaction Group and our first event includes a discussion about dementia friendly design and technology. If you are interested, please sign up, it is free! acting-research.lboro.ac.uk/…
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Public lecture for ARUK, lifestyle and prevention of dementia about 11 min into the video youtube.com/watch?v=Gi8c6kUk…
How can technology help people with #dementia live independently? Prof @eefhog talks to @pennymbell about the innovations in the 'dementia home' project, run in partnership with @BRE_Group. More on the home: bit.ly/2xBpcrB @dementiapodcast 👇 podfollow.com/1239196983/epi…
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