Sheffield Geriatrics and Palliative Care Society @ShefGaPS
We are the Geriatrics and Palliative Care Society (GaPS) at the University of Sheffield. https://t.co/OsdJ8FljMl Sheffield, England Joined March 2018-
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Thank you to everyone who came to our AGM this evening! Congratulations to everyone on their roles: Presidents: Claudia Ciurleo & Shreya Hiremath Vice President: Alice Patterson Secretary: Megan Todd Publicity: Natalie Chan Treasurer: Nien Sze Fong Inclusions: Mel Coulson
Just two days to go until our AGM! Check out our facebook event for more info facebook.com/events/2492803…
Here's a link to our facebook event for the AGM facebook.com/events/2492803…
Our AGM is happening at 7pm on Wednesday 3rd April at @Cafe1828 at Sheffield Medical School! Looking forward to meeting some more students who are passionate about Geriatrics and Palliative Care
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Dementia is the word for a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it's not the only one. Learn more here: ow.ly/2pvd30nQ4Qg
What a beautiful day! ☀️ With the sun shining there's no better time to get out and stretch your legs. Here are 7 ways #walking can improve your health: bit.ly/2GJyIM9
Out tomorrow, an episode on Silver Trauma! @gerisoc @britorthopaedic #silvertrauma
Have you checked out the highly flexible 'Medical Students' Elective Project Grant' from the BGS? Up to £500 for travel/equipment/supervision for elective period spent in Geriatric Medicine/Aging work. A brilliant opportunity! bgs.org.uk/about/what-we-… @GeriSoc #academicgeris
She shoots, she scores! You're our #TuesdayMotivation Sylvia 🏀👏
Did she just...?! She did! 102 years old and still shooting hoops. #OldPeoplesHome4YO
Social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for the progression of frailty: the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing academic.oup.com/ageing/article…
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You might have seen us in the online version of @shftelegraph voices last week, and today it was published in print too! 👍🏻 Do you have any thoughts about what should be done to tackle loneliness among older people in Sheffield? We’d love to hear in the comments below! 🗣
We raised £75.12 for @alzheimerssoc at our recent bake sale! Thank you to everyone who bought cake in support of this fantastic charity
Our @alzheimerssoc bake sale is underway! Find us at The Medical School by the reception desk
Our first fundraising event is tomorrow! We're hosting a bake sale at @MedReception 🍰🎂🍪 m.facebook.com/events/4758227… Treat yourself to cake whilst raising money for @alzheimerssoc 🌟
Come to The Medical School on Monday morning to eat cake and help us raise money for @alzheimerssoc! facebook.com/events/4758227…
@Rosie60290848 That sounds great! We'll be in touch via email
Our founders Claudia and Shreya are ready to meet new students at the @SheffieldMedSoc freshers' fayre. Free sweets if you like our facebook page!
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