As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) co-hosted a public event with Dementia Research Network Ireland (DRNI), which aimed to break down the science of dementia. The ASI was blown away by the reaction to the ‘Science of Dementia for the Non-Scientist' event. The day was packed with incredible speakers from several disciplines who shared their expertise in an accessible way, alongside a fantastic PPI (Patient and Public Involvement) panel who brought the lived experience of dementia to the fore. The ASI commends the speakers, panellists and team behind the scenes for their hard work and effort as part of the event. The organisation also extends a special thank you to Keynote Speaker Professor Ian Robertson. A wonderful collaboration with the team at DRNI, The ASI looks forward to the next event. The ‘Science of Dementia for the Non-Scientist' event was made possible with funding from Health Research Board Conference and Events Sponsorship Scheme.
Walking the Talk for Dementia
The ASI was proud to support John and Kathleen from its Research PPI Panel, The Dementia Research Advisory Team, to attend an immersive week-long conference ‘Walking the Talk for Dementia’ set against the backdrop of El Camino de Santiago. John and Kathleen were joined by Dr Laura O’Philbin (Research & Policy Manager). This experience brought together over 70 walkers from 30 different countries living with or working in different aspects of dementia - all determined to make a positive difference by tackling the most challenging and inspiring topics. Since this experience, The ASI has been a proud collaborator on a global anti-stigma campaign that was launched on World Alzheimer’s Day. You can view the campaign here
