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Alzheimer Europe Conference
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The 30th Alzheimer Europe Conference (#30AEC) is organised under the topic “Dementia in a changing world”. It will be hosted online from 20-22 October 2020.

The annual conferences bring together all types of people who are affected by dementia - living with the disease, caring for someone with the disease or working in the field of dementia - and gives delegates the opportunity to share and exchange their experience and knowledge. Speakers from different EU Member States and further afield, share varying approaches and developments from their countries.

Launch of TeamUp For Dementia Research

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:

Researcher In Focus - Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta

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 - A Clinical Update
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THE LATEST ADVICE ON PREVENTING, DIAGNOSING AND MANAGING DEMENTIA.

Would you like to know the best way to manage patients presenting with symptoms of dementia?

The aim of this conference is to provide healthcare workers in a range of clinical settings - including acute hospitals, community settings and GP practices - with up-to-date guidelines in preventing, diagnosing, and managing dementia and associated symptoms.

Hot Topics In Dementia Research Webinar Series

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.

Annual Older Adult Workshop (UCC)
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UCC's School of Nursing & Midwifery will host its annual Older Adult Workshop on 23rd April 2020.

The theme of this years workshop is Comfort Care Concepts: Supporting decision-making for people living with dementia and their carers.

There is an exciting line up of multidisciplinary national and international speakers (see attachment for more details). It is a free event, but you must register through Eventbrite using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/86868643451

Report Launch: Dementia Post-Diagnostic Supports – A Changing Landscape

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.

Dementia Research Prioritisation Survey

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. 

WHO Launch Guidelines for Dementia Risk Reduction

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.

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