Ageing Research Centre

Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.

Siobhán O'Reilly at @unioflimerick.bsky.social is bringing teens and older adults together on the dancefloor to explore how shared movement boosts health and builds bridges between generations.

Read Siobhán's article on The Conversation: pulse.ly/t5ur6xchww

Implementing an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service: an evidence-based and stakeholder informed approach in HSE Mid-West at University of Limerick on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Implementing an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service: an evidence-based and stakeholder informed approach in HSE Mid-West at University of Limerick, listed on FindAPhD.com

@arc-ul.bsky.social has a fully funded PHD opening
For more information and how to apply, please click on the link below

#WhyWeDoResearch

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

All you need to know about joint pain The recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities

All you need to know about joint pain. A guide to the ins & outs of dealing with the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland by @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Changing how healthcare is delivered to older adults attending the Emergency Department (ED) This research has helped to transform the care of older adults in Emergency Departments (EDs) across Ireland. By introducing specialist Health and Social Care Professional teams focused on timely…

Read how UL researchers are helping to transform how healthcare is given to older adults in hospital emergency departments.

Specialist teams, timely assessment and smoother transitions home, have resulted in shorter wait times, better recovery and fewer hospital readmissions.

Implementing an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service: an evidence-based and stakeholder informed approach in HSE Mid-West at University of Limerick on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Implementing an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service: an evidence-based and stakeholder informed approach in HSE Mid-West at University of Limerick, listed on FindAPhD.com

🚨Exciting funded PhD Opportunity!🚨at the Ageing Research Centre UL.

🔍 Research aims to implement an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service🚑, improving outcomes & experiences while reducing ED conveyance.

For more info and how to apply; www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

An Age Friendly University initiative — making space for older adults to learn, connect, and thrive on campus. 💬📚

Education should be for every stage of life. #AgeingResearch @arc-ul.bsky.social
www.ul.ie/gps/age-frie...

Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.

HRI members Siobhán O'Reilly, Amanda Clifford & Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain explore how intergenerational dance boosts physical and mental health and helps break down ageism.

theconversation.com/getting-youn...

@siobhanoreilly.bsky.social @arc-ul.bsky.social

Changing how healthcare is delivered to older adults attending the Emergency Department (ED) This research has helped to transform the care of older adults in Emergency Departments (EDs) across Ireland. By introducing specialist Health and Social Care Professional teams focused on timely asse...

An amazing feature by @unioflimerick.bsky.social on our researchers Prof. Katie Robinson and Prof. Rose Galvin, who are the co-leads of the HRIs @arc-ul.bsky.social.

#WhyWeDoResearch @ulresearch.bsky.social
#AgeingResearch

www.ul.ie/research/cha...

Living with osteoporosis: 'When I was 24, they told me the damage had been done — look where I am today' A worrying number of people in Ireland may unknowingly have low bone mass, or osteopenia, putting them at increased risk of fractures

HRIs @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social is featured in the Irish Examiner publication on osteoporosis

#WhyWeDoResearch @arc-ul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

Huge congrats to Dr Sara Hayes for leading an outstanding #StrokeResearch event today

📸with @aoifewhiston.bsky.social Dr Mgt O'Connor, Nora Cunningham, Dr Deirdre McCartan, Virginie McCarthy Edel Hennessy (UHL) & PPI contributors Dr Jim Bradley, Mike Butler & Reg Turner

@hri-ul.bsky.social

#jobFairy 💚🚴🏽
We're looking for people to join our @iscycle.bsky.social team, promoting ebikes as a healthy and climate-friendly alternative to driving. We have scope to employ at least two post-docs off this ad, and RA posts as well #ebike #sustainableMobility my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...

Stroke research event This event will offer an insight to stroke recovery research that is being conducted locally by clinicians and academics at UHL and UL.

Check out this upcoming event!

Thursday, July 10 · 12:30 - 2:30pm

www.eventbrite.ie/e/stroke-res...

#WhyWeDoResearch

Exploring safe and effective care for older adults accessing emergency care Emergency departments (EDs) around the world are facing huge challenges due to a rapid increase in the number of patients attending, especially older adults.

Great article from Prof Rose Galvin on 'Exploring safe and effective care for older adults accessing emergency care' in healthnews .ie today

www.healthnews.ie/chronic-cond...

Me in front of Adelaide Convention centre looking happy

Programme guide for OTAUS2025 and opening indigenous representative welcoming us to country

Really enjoying @otaust.bsky.social #OTAUS2025 in Adelaide - Thanks to those who attended my presentation yesterday on how Irish allied health educators value + are challenged by service user involvement in teaching. Thanks @hri-ul.bsky.social for enabling me to attend!

Ageing Well Slot - Ageing Research Centre It’s time to turn to one of our newer features, Ageing Well. Reorientating health services to meet the needs and preferences of older adults is essential. Furthermore, adopting age inclusive environ

Listen back to ARC Co-Director Rose Galvin on Clare FM this morning : soundcloud.com/clarefm/agei...

The effect of conservative non-pharmacological interventions on the management of urinary incontinence in older adults living with frailty: Systematic review and meta-analysis Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is highly prevalent among older adults with frailty, impacting function, quality of life and risk of long-term care admission. Objective To systematically review...

New paper from ARC on the effect of non-pharmacological interventions on urinary incontinence in frail older adults.

Huge congrats to Maureen O'Callaghan, Morgan Senter, Aoife Whiston, Katie Robinson and Amanda Clifford.

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Together with the Age Friendly University Committee at UL we are hosting an Age-Inclusive Symposium on Friday, 30th May, 12-2pm.

Great line up of speakers including Prof Emer Ahern, IGS President & Professor Margaret O’Connor UHL.

Pls DM if you would like to attend.

🎉 Huge congratulations to Christina Hayes for successfully defending her PhD thesis at viva yesterday!

Special thanks to examiners, Prof Roman Romero-Ortuno, TCD and Dr Clodagh Toomey and to the chair Dr Mellissa Prunty

Congrats also to supervisors Prof Rose Galvin & Dr. Molly Manning!🎓👏

Great new paper from Dr Niamh Cummins & colleagues🏥 highlighting that expecting patients to self-assess illness severity related to ED attendances may not be reasonable as even healthcare providers do not consistently agree on appropriateness of presentations.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

great article providing guidance on overcoming the specific challenges faced by aging-focused researchers in transparently reporting a systematic review.

People with Parkinson’s, their relatives/carers, and healthcare professionals are invited to a World Café event to discuss opportunities and risks in the use of mixed reality in rehabilitation for people with Parkinson’s.
Contact Prof Amanda Clifford Amanda.Clifford@ul.ie for more information.

Celebrating Brian Condon's successful PhD defense🥳

Huge thank you to the stellar examiners (Prof. Michelle Canavan & Dr. Mairead Cahill) (chairperson Dr Claire O'Donnell).

Congrats also to supervisors Rose Galvin, Katie Robinson & Anne Griffin!

#AgeingResearch #PhDDefense @hri-ul.bsky.social

@arc-ul.bsky.social will round up the HRI event as part of UL's Research Week 2025.

'Research insights on managing chronic pain in older adults'

#WhyWeDoResearch

Did you know 200+ older adults are treated daily at UHL’s emergency department? Dr. Rose Galvin & a team at @unioflimerick.bsky.social, developed a comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Model, reducing re-admittance & helping patients return home faster.

www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

#BetterIreland

Warmest wishes to Alice for her retirement from all in the Ageing Research Centre. She is leaving a huge legacy in implementation science and nursing/ midwifery in UL.

Farewell to our dear colleague, Prof. Alice Coffey

We were honoured to present her with a tribute to acknowledge her career: the creation of the "Alice Coffey Student Implementation Research Prize." This prize will be awarded annually to a student project. We cannot wait to welcome Alice back

Thrilled to see Siobhán O'Reilly representing Allied Health & Irish World Academy of Music & Dance at tomorrow's faculty heats (KBS, 1-2pm)! Wishing her the best! Her thesis: "The design & evaluation of a movement to music programme for the health & wellbeing of older adults & adolescents." Fingers crossed for Research Week finals! 🤞 #WhyWeDoResearch

Thrilled to see @siobhanoreilly.bsky.social representing SAH & IWD at tomorrow's faculty heats (KBS, 1-2pm)! Her thesis: "The design & evaluation of a movement to music programme for the health & wellbeing of older adults & adolescents." Fingers crossed for Research Week finals! 🤞 #WhyWeDoResearch

Huge congrats to Aoife McCarthy, who defended her PhD today on rehabilitation for older adults with COVID-19

Supervisors: Katie Robinson Rose Galvin
External Examiner: Professor Suzanne Martin (Ulster University)
Internal Exam: Ass Prof Sarah Dillion
Chair: Dr Mairéad Cahill @hri-ul.bsky.social

Exceptional work by @hri-ul.bsky.social colleagues and ARC's Prof Amanda Clifford on physical activity 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ programs for middle aged and older adults in Ireland.

journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Great work by Julie Sugrue, Dr Helen Purtill, Prof Kieran O'Sullivan and colleagues on screening for mental health difficulties among people with low back pain.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

@hri-ul.bsky.social