The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) is thrilled that dementia advocacy champion Kevin Quaid, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Longford College, at a prestigious ceremony on 10 November 2023. The Doctorate, awarded through Rushford Business School, acknowledges Kevin’s outstanding contributions to the field of Lewy Body Dementia Advocacy, specifically through the values of innovation, leadership, and a commitment to public service. Kevin Quaid was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2017, after a previous diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Since then, he has fearlessly campaigned to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma surrounding dementia.
As an active advocate, he tirelessly works to promote awareness about the condition through speaking engagements and media appearances. Additionally, Kevin has channelled his experiences with dementia into writing two insightful books, titled "Lewy Body Dementia, Survival and Me" and "I am KEVIN not Lewy." This Honorary Doctorate serves as a testament to Kevin’s unwavering dedication and profound expertise in advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals with dementia. Kevin, who is from Co. Limerick and lives in Co. Cork, is the Chair of the Irish Dementia Working Group as well as Vice-Chair of the European Working Group of People with Dementia. He is also co-founder of Lewy Body Ireland.
