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Irish Dementia Working Group

@IrishDementiaWG

Irish Dementia Working Group is a national campaigning group that gives voice to the lived experience of dementia. Supported by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

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Global Brain Health Institute(@GBHI_Fellows) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Transforming adversity into advocacy! Cynthia Huling Hummel shares her journey from Alzheimer's diagnosis to becoming an author and advocate. Her resilience reminds us of the power of purpose and the importance of pushing for change Being Patient beingpatient.com/cynthia-huling…

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland(@alzheimersocirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A wonderful morning celebrating three decades of at Leinster House. ☕️💜

There is still time to host until the end of May. Sign up at teaday.ie.

A wonderful morning celebrating three decades of #TeaDay30 at Leinster House. ☕️💜 There is still time to host #TeaDay2024 until the end of May. Sign up at teaday.ie.
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Irish Dementia Working Group(@IrishDementiaWG) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our members Kathleen Farrell and Catherine Murphy did us proud today at Engaging Dementia Conference discussing 'Rights Made Real'—the first-ever training in Ireland on human rights for people living with dementia, sponsored by Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission.

Our members Kathleen Farrell and Catherine Murphy did us proud today at @EngagingDemIrl Conference discussing 'Rights Made Real'—the first-ever training in Ireland on human rights for people living with dementia, sponsored by @_IHREC. #HumanRights #16thIDC
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Laura O'Philbin(@lauraoph) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Such a fabulous performance and piece of work co-funded by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and undertaken by members of the Dementia Research Advisory Team supported by Cíara O'Reilly. Congratulations to the members, Lisa Kelly, Carl Corcoran and all involved 👏👏

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland(@alzheimersocirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deputy Mattie McGrath TD with our Head of Advocacy, Research and Public Affairs Cormac Cahill at the Leinster House event this morning. Thank you so much, Deputy for your amazing support.

Deputy @mattiemcgrathtd with our Head of Advocacy, Research and Public Affairs @cc_cahill at the Leinster House #TeaDay30 event this morning. Thank you so much, Deputy for your amazing support.
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Engaging Dementia(@EngagingDemIrl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first day of our 16th International Dementia Conference was brought to a close with a fabulous performance of 'We Will Tell Everyone!' by members of the creative PPI group who wrote the song in collaboration with Lisa Kelly and Carl Corcoran.

Performers shown include:
Kevin…

The first day of our 16th International Dementia Conference was brought to a close with a fabulous performance of 'We Will Tell Everyone!' by members of the creative PPI group who wrote the song in collaboration with Lisa Kelly and Carl Corcoran. Performers shown include: Kevin…
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Clodagh Whelan(@CloWhelan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland event in Leinster House today hosted by the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia.
People with dementia , their families & are looking forward to meeting political representatives

Looking forward to the @alzheimersocirl #TeaDay2024 event in Leinster House today hosted by the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia. People with dementia , their families & #TeamASI are looking forward to meeting political representatives
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland(@alzheimersocirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Irish Dementia Working Group members Kathleen Farrell & Catherine Murphy will be presenting at the Engaging Dementia Conference tomorrow! Join us at 1:30 pm on the Plenary stage as they discuss 'Rights Made Real'—the first-ever training in Ireland on human rights for people living with…

Our @IrishDementiaWG members Kathleen Farrell & Catherine Murphy will be presenting at the @EngagingDemIrl Conference tomorrow! Join us at 1:30 pm on the Plenary stage as they discuss 'Rights Made Real'—the first-ever training in Ireland on human rights for people living with…
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Our Vice Chair Helen Rochford B speaking at the 16th Engaging Dementia Conference today. So eloquent and insightful as always 'We are not defined by our dementia. We are defined by our humanity' Thank you Helen

Our Vice Chair @rochfordbrennan speaking at the 16th Engaging Dementia Conference today. So eloquent and insightful as always 'We are not defined by our dementia. We are defined by our humanity' Thank you Helen
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Alzheimer Europe(@AlzheimerEurope) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Many thanks to Swedish MEP Pär Holmgren of Miljöpartiet European Greens for signing the !
Will other candidates sign the pledge to ensure dementia is a policy priority? Tweet your support for or see:
bit.ly/DementiaPledge…

Many thanks to Swedish MEP @ParHolmgren of @miljopartiet @europeangreens for signing the #DementiaPledge2024! Will other #EUelections2024 candidates sign the pledge to ensure dementia is a policy priority? Tweet your support for #DementiaPledge2024 or see: bit.ly/DementiaPledge…
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Engaging Dementia(@EngagingDemIrl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌟 Speaker Spotlight!🌟
A long-time supporter of the conference, we welcome Dr. Helen Rochford-Brennan to the stage on the 8th May. Helen will speak on 'Embracing the Dementia Journey: Unveiling its Insights, Innovations, Inspiration and Rights'.

Visit: buff.ly/47VWHQl

🌟 Speaker Spotlight!🌟 A long-time supporter of the conference, we welcome Dr. Helen Rochford-Brennan to the stage on the 8th May. Helen will speak on 'Embracing the Dementia Journey: Unveiling its Insights, Innovations, Inspiration and Rights'. Visit: buff.ly/47VWHQl
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Alzheimer Europe(@AlzheimerEurope) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'we need more funding & more research to find out as much as we can about dementia, and to help people like me understand the disease.
This is why I am asking you to support the call for European leaders to make dementia a priority.' Dr Kevin Quaid
✍️ here: bit.ly/AECallToAction…

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland(@alzheimersocirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks so much to Fair City actor Neili Conroy for organising the party for her amazing acting colleagues Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O'Brien, with presenter Miriam O'Callaghan, in RTÉ studios earlier today.

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Irish Dementia Working Group(@IrishDementiaWG) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank Hidden Hearing Ireland who are hosting events all over Ireland.
Our Chair Dr Kevin Quaid joined them in Cork and was delighted to hear about their plans to sponsor a second season of the Podcast

Thank @HiddenHearingIE who are hosting #TeaDay2024 events all over Ireland. Our Chair @KevinQuaid3 joined them in Cork and was delighted to hear about their plans to sponsor a second season of the #DemTalks Podcast
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland(@alzheimersocirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Celebrating at Rose Cottage Daycare centre in Tymon North, Dublin. Our clients and their families and staff gathered yesterday for a heartwarming afternoon filled with laughter, stories, and, of course, cups of tea. 🍵

Niamh & Sradha from our Comms team also joined…

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