In July, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland launched TeamUp for Dementia Research in collaboration with DRNI. This new service will connect people with dementia and their families with opportunities to take part in research projects across Ireland.
The goals of TeamUp For Dementia Research are:
This month’s Researcher in Focus is Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta, who works as Assistant Professor in Neuropsychology at Maynooth University. Unai's research focuses on the improvement of cognitive screening and assessment tools for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Read more about Unai's work, and who has inspired him along the way, in the attached.
Dementia Research Network Ireland are hosting free monthly webinars on hot topics in dementia research. These webinars will provide an opportunity to hear from those working in basic science, clinical and social research as well as from people living with dementia and their families. Each one-hour webinar will include a Q&A with the audience.
In November 2020, a forum was hosted by DRNI and the National Dementia Office to explore the current post-diagnostic landscape and discuss best practice in this area. The forum included a discussion on how to build on the recent progress made in the area of dementia post-diagnostic supports and how to ensure broad implementation for those who would most benefit from such supports.
A Dementia Research Prioritisation process has been developed by a Steering Group convened by Dementia and Neurodegeneration Network Ireland (DNNI) and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI). People with professional experience and knowledge of dementia/ dementia research were invited to participate in a survey, which is now closed. The findings will assist us to advocate for increased investment in dementia research in Ireland.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have published Guidelines for Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia. The guidelines are primarily targeted at healthcare providers and also have implications for policy-makers, healthcare planners & programme managers as well as the general public.
The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle behaviours and interventions to delay or prevent cognitive decline and dementia.
A new book has been launched 'New Developments in Dementia Prevention Research - State of the Art and Future Possibilities'. DNNI member Prof. Kate Irving is one of the editors of the book. See flyer attached for further information.
Presentations available following a meeting that took place in UCC on Sat 23rd June to discuss research funding for degenerative diseases of the brain in Ireland.
More presentations will become available over the coming days and an event report will be prepared which will include recommended follow-up action points.
Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this a successful event.
A new book titled 'Dementia and Human Rights' by Prof. Suzanne Cahill of Trinity College Dublin has been launched.
The School of Nursing and Human Sciences in DCU has two new streams running from September 2018:
