Join us for an engaging discussion on the role of Dementia Cafés in supporting people living with dementia and their families. This panel will explore the challenges and rewards of running a Dementia Café, offering valuable insights from both organisers and attendees.

Agnes Houston MBE takes to the stage as part of our Sensory Panel Discussion with Carmel Geoghegan, Kevin Quaid, Suzanne Dooley and Faye Hueston from Hidden Hearing Ireland #17dementiaconference

Well done Ziyue!

In April and May members Brenda, Kevin, Nuala and Kevin co-delivered elements of the Introduction to PPI Postgraduate module in UCC Ireland and RCSI Excited to share a new article highlighting the impactful work of the Dementia Research Advisory Team here bit.ly/43wG6DC

The members of the Dementia Research Advisory Team have been working on something new.... Watch this space for an exciting announcement next week. #PPI #DementiaResearch

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 We are so excited to announce that our first ever DRATgons Den event will take place on October 23rd 2025. Do not miss out on this unique #PPI research communication opportunity! Register your interest below: singuser61dbbd85.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bH…

This is a fantastic development!

Huge congratulations to the researchers and our collaborators awarded presentations at the upcoming Alzheimer Europe Conference! It will be a valuable opportunity to share insights, showcase impact, and advance dementia research through knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

Huge thanks to Nina Zumbrunn for inviting Dementia Research Advisory Team member Kevin to DCU School of Psychology for a lab tour. Kevin, who lives with dementia, shared valuable insights to improve the lab experience, from pace to potential distractions. #PPI #DementiaResearch

DRAT Members Ray and Kevin are thrilled to collaborate with Niamh Merriman, exploring how people living with dementia or cognitive difficulties recover long-term after hip fracture. Their perspectives are vital to shaping care that truly supports recovery beyond hospital. #PPI

We have had the privilege of working with researchers near and far. This is a great idea!

We are delighted to be collaborating with Catherine Houghton on the exciting new HealthResearchBoard Health Research Charities Ireland - HRCI joint funding scheme awarded INNEACH Intergenerational Dementia Project! Time to hit the ground running!

Here's a great opportunity with PPI Ignite UL to dive into Participatory Health Research and learn how to meaningfully engage with patients throughout your research. With a 50% fee reduction for 10 places on a first come-first serve basis! Learn more: lnkd.in/eD9EQ9s6

🚨🚨 We are beyond excited to announce that we will be hosting our first ever #PPI Knowledge Exchange event in October! 🚨🚨 We are inviting dementia Early Career Researchers to compete for a funding prize of €3000!! Abstract applications are now open: bit.ly/4evcLxw

Two weeks to go until we close our applications. Many thanks to the researchers who have already submitted an abstract.

We are offering funding for PPI festival events in October! ➡️Open to ⚫️Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway staff or students of any discipline ⚫️All patient & community organisations ⚫️PPI contributors ➡️Up to €1,000 awarded to 3 applicants ➡️Learn more tinyurl.com/4yvccw3t

As members of the Dementia Research Advisory Team we are involved in all aspects of the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland research processes - including reviewing the recent Expressions of Interest for the New Foundations funding scheme! What a fantastic array of projects! Best of luck to all.

We are on the homestretch to the closing date for DRATgons Den applications. It would be a shame to miss out. Apply here bit.ly/4evcLxw #PPI #DementiaResearch #DRATgonsDen

We are so proud of our member Kevin! Through his passion for effecting change through impactful research he recognises that #DementiaResearch needs increased funding to - support innovation - develop novel new services and - improve the lives for all affected by dementia.

Pssst!.... Have you heard?? 👇👇