Kevin Quaid

Kevin Quaid is the current Chairperson of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD). He is 61 years old and is married to Helena. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 11 years ago, and later with Lewy Body Dementia.

As well as being the Chairperson of the EWGPWD, he is also the Chair of the Irish Dementia Working Group and is a co-founder of Lewy Body Ireland. He does a lot of Public Involvement work and is the author of two books about Lewy Body Dementia. He recently received the Presidential award from Longford International College in Ireland for “outstanding achievements in bringing awareness of Lewy Body Dementia”, to people not just in Ireland but around the world. Kevin was nominated to the EWGPWD by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Prior to becoming the group’s Chairperson in 2024, he was Vice-Chairperson from 2022-2024. As the group’s Chairperson, he is an ex-officio member of the Board of Alzheimer Europe, with full voting rights.