Are you experiencing brain fog or memory problems after having #COVID19 The new BEACON trial is testing a brain training app to improve brain health. Recruiting now at beaconstudy.org.uk @ExeterBRC

We used data collected as part of PROTECT to examine how #lockdown has affected people. We found that loneliness in adults aged 50 and over during the #COVID19 lockdown was linked to worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms. Read More- medicine.exeter.ac.uk/news/a…

You can now watch @byron_creese speaking at the @AlzheimersBRACE 'Reducing your Risk of Dementia' webinar. He spoke about the things we can all do to limit the risk of dementia in later life and how vital research is. #ExeterDementia youtube.com/watch?v=2eyOi1Fq…

Prof @Clive_Ballard recently spoke with @VJDementia on a variety of topics including @ExeterMed's dementia programme. youtu.be/NGI_fU27dzw You can view all of the clips at- vjdementia.com/speaker/Clive… #ExeterDementia

PROTECT is especially useful in analysing risk factors for dementia, particularly mild behavioural impairment (MBI). #AAIC20

All 30,000 participants in PROTECT go through two factor authentication and fill in clear online consent forms for every step of the study. 87% of participants have consented to DNA sampling, with self testing saliva kits sent via post. #AAIC20

Are you over 50? Has loneliness or a decrease in physical activity during lockdown affected your mental health since the pandemic began? Would you be willing to share your experience with the media next week? If so, drop us a DM. #COVID__19 #loneliness #dementia #lockdown

If you're 50 or over & would like to join the PROTECT study, go to protectstudy.org.uk. #CarersWeek #MakeCaringVisible

While some older carers have seen an increase in support from friends & family during the pandemic, others have seen support decrease or stop completely. #CarersWeek #MakeCaringVisible

Almost 1 in 5 older carers have reported an increase in the number of days per week they’re caring, & 1 in 4 have reported an increase the amount of care they’re providing per day. #CarersWeek #MakeCaringVisible