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:
DNNI and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland recently hosted a Dementia Research Consensus Forum on 10th April in Dublin.
Thank you to all those who joined us on the day to discuss dementia research prioritisation and research funding. We are now preparing a report based on the roundtable feedback which will be available shortly.
The ASI is very proud to share their AlzTalks You Tube channel.
The Alz Talks, designed to be an innovative way to to open up a conversation on dementia and challenge stigma, feature people living with dementia, carers and musicians and were recorded in October 2016.
The talks can be accessed through : www.youtube.com/c/alztalks
The overarching aim of the PPI Ignite awards is to support and promote capacity building for high quality PPI in health research.