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.
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.
Methods
For further information see attached AA2016 press release.
For further information see attached AAIC 2016 Press Release
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 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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is 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.
HRB newsletter article
June 28th 2016
http://www.hrb.ie/publications/hrb-ezine-newsletter/single-newsletter-s…