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Research Highlight: An evaluation of community-based cognitive stimulation therapy: a pilot study with an Irish population of people with dementia

Research shows that cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) improves cognitive function, quality of life, and well-being of people with mild–moderate dementia. Despite consistent evidence and recommendations, CST is not routinely available in Ireland post-diagnosis. The aim of the current research was to develop and evaluate community-based CST for people with mild–moderate dementia, run by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland across four pilot sites in Ireland.

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Alzheimer Society of Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2017

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is also running a national campaign calling on Government to invest in home and community care supports for people living with dementia. The campaign has garnered huge support with 18,000 people already signing the campaign petition.  You can read more about the campaign and download a copy of the ASI’s Pe-budget submission via: http://alzheimer.ie/Get-Involved/Campaigning/Current-Advocacy-Campaigns…

I'd prefer to stay at home but I don't have a choice - Meeting older people's preference for care: Policy, but what about practice?

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland recently undertook a joint research project with UCD's School of Social Work, Social Policy and Social Justice, Age Action and the Irish Association of Social Workers. The purpose of the study was to investigate the health and social care system is responding to the care needs, required supports and preferences of older people, including people with dementia.

HRB - Research Evidence Action Conference 2016

The HRB are hosting a conference that will focus on getting research into policy and practice for the benefit of people's health and health care delivery. It will examine the existing implementation deficit that currently exists and must be addressed to realise the potential of research and evidence to transform our health services.