Events

Colleagues,

We wanted to let you know about two upcoming events which you might like to get involved in,

• The next community champion lite bite session which takes place online on Wednesday 1^st October 12.30-1.30pm
• A dementia awareness evening, which will take place in Carrick-on Shannon on 1^st of October commencing at 7pm

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Dementia: Understand Together – Community Champion Lite-Bite Session
Wednesday 1st October
12:30 – 1:30pm (Online)

The next Community Champion lite-bite session will explore the experiences, rights, and supports available for people caring to support a loved one with dementia. We will also cover the role of the arts in health and wellbeing and how being a part of a dementia inclusive community can play an important role in supporting people to live well within their own communities.

Speakers and Topics:

• Eithne Heffernan – Lecturer and member of Dementia Carers Campaign NetworkExperience of being a family carer and the importance of dementia inclusive communities
• Catherine Cox – Head of Communications and Policy, Family Carers IrelandRights and entitlements of carers and supports available
• Muriel Moore – Solicitor and member of Dementia Carers Campaign NetworkLegal issues affecting carers and families including Enduring Power of Attorney
• Sundara O Higgins – Curator, Horizons Art and Health Programme, Irish Museum of Modern ArtArts engagement for health and wellbeing

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Dementia Awareness evening : Carrick-On-Shannon

Wednesday 1^st October from 07.00-8.30pm ( in person)

A Dementia Awareness evening is taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim on the evening of the 1^st October with guest speakers, To raise awareness about dementia, inspire local communities to become more dementia-inclusive, and share practical steps for individuals, businesses, groups, and clubs to support people with dementia and their families.

When: Wednesday, 1st October, 7:00–8:30pm

Where: The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 N9W4

Speakers:

• Sharon Richardson (HSE West North West)
• Dr. Catherine Dolan (Consultant in Psychiatry of Old Age, Sligo Memory Assessment Support Service; dementia and brain health)
• Teresa Keegan (Dementia Adviser, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland)
• Interview with Laura Dunlop, who is living with dementia

Roscommon Dementia Alliance with the support of the Older Peoples Council Roscommon warmly invites you to a special Creative Brain Health Event at

 King House, Military Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
 Wednesday, October 15th
 10:00am – 1:30pm

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Celebrating Creativity and Brain Health

This event will showcase how creativity supports brain health and cognitive function in all of us.

Guest Speakers & Performances:

• Helen Rochford Brennan – Global Dementia Advocate for the Rights of People Living with Dementia
• Marianne Fallon – Chartered Psychologist Ps.S.I & Eco Therapist – Brain Health and Creativity
• Dr Gerry O’Mara – Consultant Geriatrician – Insights on Frailty
• Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing) – Writer/Musician – Creative Arts in Dementia
• Edwina Guckian – Dancer/Choreographer – Performance

 On the Day:

• Registration & welcome tea/coffee from 10:00am
• Visual arts displays, entertainment and sing along
• A light early lunch will be provided

To register contact Teresa O’Brien on 086 029 1215 or email teresa@ridc.ie .  Roscommon Dementia Alliance.

Free entry – all are welcome!