Follow Golnaz Atefi on her 1000km Roller Skating trip for World Alzheimer’s Month

Yep! When you miss a day and forget to hit record, you have to skate an extra 80km to hit your target and get the world record!
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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More skating, more interviews - Today I spent time with Hafsa Aznadi exploring their dementia day care unit and chatting with some of the people there, then it was some wet skating to a local church to give a talk on my research.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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More skating, more interviews - and getting ready to move on to a new city!
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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For the past few days I have been skating backwards and forwards to Nijmegen almost ready now to head off to a new city.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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More interviews and more km... almost 1/3 through the month.

Today I cover a massive 50km skating for almost 4 hours, with stops for three interviews with Professor Raymond Koopmans (Nursing Home Medicine), he tries to answer questions such as: How does dementia develop? What is the patient's life expectancy? Does the patient develop problematic behaviour? Does comorbidity occur (interaction with other diseases)? Also Dr Gijs Jansen from Radboud University. Joke Boss and Professor Rose-Marie Droes.

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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Today I'm rested and back on my skaes and in the beautiful Nijmegen - keeping my skates on for my first interview - got to keep those km rolling in for my world record attempt.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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Life moves pretty fast... if you don't stop and look around once in a while... you might just miss it! I can't believe it is already day 8 of my 30 day challenge. It's Sunday and my first day of rest! Getting ready for the week ahead, and already I have lots of interviews done, I've spoken with lots of people about #dementiaresearch and hopefully... I am well on my way to earning that world record for the most km skated in a single month.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about her PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month - whilst also trying to earn the World Record for the most km skated on inline skates in a single month..

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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A joy to spend the day in the market, meeting people, talking about my research, brain health, dementia and hearing their #dementia stories.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth #dementia #dementiaresearch #brainhealth

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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A little montage of some of the things that happened on Day Six.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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It's been an eventful day! Lots to reflect on... but to recap, I swallowed lots of bugs, I hit the 200km mark! I also did an online interview with Professor Martin Orrell, and did the first of my own interviews (moving from interviewer to interviewee) for the documentary my friends (and support crew) are making - this was harder than I thought it would be... not talking about dementia in the abstract of something I research, but through my own experiences - giving me even more respect for those who give their time to talk to me, and participate in research. After all that and more skating, I hit some problems, issues with skates, the darkness and missing an interview - it all became very real today, and the challenges are becoming clear, and there is still 25 days to go - need to power through.

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories - and all in World Alzheimer's Month.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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It's day five (only 25 more to go) and I'm starting the day in bright sunshine, and fixing the wheels on my skates before heading out for more #dementia interviews.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Last minute prep before heading out to Zwolle, and yes that is a massage machine on my calves!
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Well... day three was yesterday, and in this film a share a few clips from the day, and as you can see... planning a 1000km #DementiaResearch Skating Roadtrip that also includes interviewing researchers and people living with dementia is COMPLICATED!

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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So I recorded this update before my last update (if that make sense) so if you're watching these in the order published... you will know that I am out of the car and back on the soggy roads! Feeling blessed to be making connections and getting some amazing community support for this journey of 1000km on Roller Skates for #dementiaawareness World Alzheimer's Month.

It was amazing to interview Dr Franka Meiland in Café ’t Tolhuis. Franka is an Assistant Professor of Aging and Later Life at Amsterdam UMC - and the cafe is an amazing historic place. It has been around since 1834 - the toll was collected here to enter the roads towards Baarn and Utrecht. In 1898, the barriers were removed again and not long after, this building was transformed into a café for the first time. Although little has changed in the building and the cozy and snug atmosphere within, we of course move with the times with our extensive range - the staff were incredible and support supportive.

#1000kmin30days
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth @AmsterdamUMC

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Well I guess I just have to get used to skating in the rain, but when you feel this good about your journey.... the rain doesn't matter.

Drop any questions in the comments!
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Final prep before heading off for day three - today will involve getting to Amsterdam, two more interviews with researchers and people living with dementia and hopefully another 40km... Rain is forecast... which can make skating a little slippery.... wish me luck.

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Well we reached the end of Day Two of my EPIC Skate through Europe, and I managed 45km more, so just over 900km left to got! Thanks to everyone for sending questions. I'll always do my best to answer them... and looking forward to talking more about #dementia and my pitstops to interview people along the way.

Time now for some rest! More skating tomorrow and hoping the rain stays away.

Drop any questions in the comments!
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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So with the weather a little cooler (but thankfully no rain) it is time to get going with today's skating, with some km's to make up. Thankfully my little camera drop didn't kill my world record attempt (they seem to need a video of my feet skating at all times).

Two more interviews complete! Getting some great and very moving stories of #livingwithdementia.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Only a few more km to go for day two... but it is getting dark!

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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As much as the tip is planned, there is some flexibility! Glonaz hopes to meet, talk and interview as many people as possible on the route. Chatting to people living with #dementia, researchers and others along the way. So... today we're planning during the day, and skating later when the weather cools.
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth


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That's That (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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Well the first weekend of my 100km European Roller Skating Road trip for World Alzheimer's Month. Saturday involved last minute packing, then it was skating 41km to visit my brilliant supporters at Alzheimer Nederland, a great interview with Inge Rikkers-Pluijlaar, then an online interview with Lilian Frijters and a visit to my wonderful friend Ellen van den Beld.

So we're off to a great start!
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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The day started with a realistion that the tracking software to help earn my World Record was going to be an issue.... but I managed to skate 41km, and do my first interview. Stay tuned...
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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If you didn't know already... I submitted my PhD thesis literally just before starting this trip. So its been a SUPER busy few weeks, finishing revisions whilst also planning the trip... and today at the end of my first day, I got THE BEST news! My PhD Thesis has been approved... so tonight its time to celebrate (I'll just stress about my viva along the rest of the way).
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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

But why Roller Skates?

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

Heading to Utrecht and my first interview and the start of this tip - let's get ROLLING.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

At the same time... she hopes to earn a @guinnessworldrecords - but.... you have to prove you did the trip! Dr Pascale Heins is helping an app she created to help families keep track of their loved ones living with dementia - I don't have #dementia but there is a good chance I might get lost, and it might just be useful for you to also see where I am.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Last day of training...

Just one day away from the start of my EPIC trip roller skating through 1000km through Europe. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland @guinnessworldrecords #worldalzheimersmonth

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Last day of training...

Just one day away from the start of my EPIC trip roller skating through 1000km through Europe. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

Oh... and its #worldalzheimersmonth and I hope to earn @guinnessworldrecords

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland

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Golnaz Atefi is undertaking an EPIC trip roller skating journey through through Europe - skating over 1000km. Raising dementia awarness, chatting to people living with the disease, researchers and advocates along the way to talk about my PhD research, and to hear their stories.

But why Roller Skates?

@AlzheimerEurope @AlzheimerNederland #worldalzheimersmonth

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Golnaz Atefi, a PhD student from Maastricht University, is embarking on a unique 1,000km roller skating journey from Amsterdam to Geneva to highlight an important issue in dementia research. Her studies have shown that when data doesn’t adequately represent diverse populations, the effectiveness of treatments and innovations can be limited, leaving some people without the care they need.

To bring attention to this, Golnaz will spend the whole of September, which also happens to be World Alzheimer’s Month, roller skating across Europe, meeting with researchers, healthcare professionals, and community members to discuss her findings, to advocate for more inclusive research practices and to chat about their understanding and experiences of dementia.

She plans to share her experiences through daily vlogs on the Dementia Researcher YouTube channel, giving viewers a firsthand look behind the scene of her journey. Additionally, her trip will be documented in a film by Jale Yekta and Frough Soori, who will travel with her (with waterproof clothing, first aid kit, snacks and spare clothes to hand).

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We’re excited to invite you to a special livestream event where we’ll be interviewing Golnaz Atef about her incredible upcoming 30-day, 1,000 km skating journey across Europe in honour of World Alzheimer’s Month. Golnaz’s mission is to raise awareness about the critical need for better representation in dementia-related research and care.

During this livestream, Golnaz will share the inspiration behind her journey, how she’s been preparing, and what’s in store as she skates from Amersfoort to Geneva. We’ll discuss how she plans to engage with researchers, healthcare professionals, and communities along the way, and there will be plenty of time for your questions. If you’re curious about the journey, the research, or how you can get involved, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more.

Whether you’re a researcher, a healthcare professional, or someone passionate about dementia care, we’d love for you to join the conversation. Together, we can help ensure that the innovations and interventions developed are inclusive and effective for everyone affected by dementia.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a journey that’s making a difference!

#RollingForDementia #DementiaAwareness #WorldAlzheimersMonth #PhDResearch #LivestreamEvent @AlzheimerEurope

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