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This year marks 35 years of the Sonas Programme, and we were honoured to welcome Sr. Mary Threadgold, the programme’s founder, to deliver a heartfelt and inspiring welcome message at this year's International Dementia Conference. Watch the video here: youtu.be/DeZVlnzB6vo

The winner of our Poster Competition on Day 1 of the 17th International Conference was Ava O'Neill whose Poster "Innovations in Diversity and Equity in Social Health Research in Dementia: what works for whom? A review through the lens of Social Health and Intersectionality"

The winner of our Poster Competition on Day 2 of the 17th International Conference was Danielle Hollland. Danielle developed a leaflet to assist children and young adults who have family members living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Tutor Dr. Suzanna Dooley Presents ‘Communication and Dementia’ Course at Cloverlodge Nursing Home This course is developed and delivered by Dr. Dooley, a speech a leading specialist in dementia communication. If you are looking for inhouse training get in touch with us today.

Parkrun Ireland is delighted to launch their parkrun Dementia Manual with the HSE showing how parkrun can help people with dementia to continue doing things they enjoy by offering friendship, support and routine. Download the manual here: buff.ly/ZfPiOcU parkrun 🌳

A big Congratulations to the latest group of qualified Sonas Practitioners in Norway. We wish them well. En stor gratulasjon til den siste gruppen av kvalifiserte Sonas Practitioners i Norge. Vi ønsker dem lykke til.

If you attended the 17th International Dementia Conference, please don’t forget to fill out the feedback survey we emailed you. Your insights are incredibly valuable — they help us celebrate what worked well and improve where needed for next year. #17dementiaconference

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us in Athlone on May 7th & 8th — our inspiring speakers, engaged attendees, generous sponsors, dedicated exhibitors and tireless volunteers. We have uploaded photos to our website - you can view them all here: buff.ly/MTfMHGZ

Huge congratulations to The Book of Memories Café in Kells who have WON the "Community Group of the Year" at the Meath Chronicle Awards. The Café provides a warm, monthly gathering space for anyone affected by dementia – offering connection, support, and a listening ear.

We’re pleased to offer a range of online and in-person training opportunities this Summer, Autumn & Winter, designed to support those working with and caring for people living with dementia. 🔗 For full course details and registration, visit: buff.ly/6ii0SJG

Creative Brain Week: A heady mix of World-Leading Neuroscientists, Educationalists, Health Policy Makers, Artists and Innovators exploring the brain and creativity. Events are free, but must be booked in advance. Book your tickets here: buff.ly/Tl5r30v Global Brain Health Institute

Support Engaging Dementia – Nominate Us for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund! To nominate us: click: buff.ly/4JS50Hh, enter your details, the charity name which is Engaging Dementia, our Charity number is 20033439, Click the Category "Other" & then submit! Thank you.

New Dementia Cafe in County Wicklow! Greystones Nursing Home on Church Road are launching their Seapatrick Dementia Café on Tuesday June 17th. There will be speakers from The Alzheimers Society and there will be scones! Contact Niamh on 012873226 for further information.

Boots Ireland in partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign is to host free Brain Health and Dementia Awareness Events in Cork, Castlebar and Portlaoise. Places are limited, so please book your space through the QR code on the images.

Need to renew your Sonas License? On Fri June 27, we're holding a 1 day course which provides an update in training in the use of the Programme, the leading therapeutic communication activity for people with dementia. To book your place now, Click: buff.ly/xgWrKvr

Creative Brain Week takes place this week at Trinity College Dublin. Events are free, but due to space limitations, both online and in person events must be booked in advance. Find out more and book your tickets here: buff.ly/k5MqNQr CreativeBrainWeek

It is widely recognised that engagement with music can make a profound different to the lives of people living with dementia. This free webinar, hosted by Dementia Community in the UK, will equip carers to use music with confidence. Register here: buff.ly/LMYLxxS

We're delighted to see such a strong network of Dementia Cafés across the Premier County! These cafés are friendly, supportive spaces for people living with dementia, their families, and carers to meet, chat, and connect. Please share with someone who might like to attend!

Enjoy a seated, informal tour of ‘A rock can hurt you, a rock can open a nut’ by Vanessa Donoso López this Sat 14 June, 11am-12.30pm, as part of the Brain Health Tours in the Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire. Free but you need to book. Email [email protected] or 236 2759. dlr Libraries

Wicklow's 1st Dementia Cafe took place in the Greystones Nursing Home on Tues a.m. Well done Niamh, Sinju & Min for creating such a friendly, informative and supportive space. There was some great singing from Raphael and dancing from Trish. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Nursing Homes Ireland