The #17DementiaConference is underway in Athlone. Minister Kieran O’Donnell, TD and Minister of State for Older People and Housing, addresses the 17th International Dementia Conference at the Athlone Springs Hotel.

Delighted to have Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O'Donnell, officially open the 17th International Dementia Conference Pictured with Mairead Creed (HSE), Kim Tully (Engaging Dementia, CEO) & Helen Rochford Brennan. #17dementiaconference

Dr Sean O’Dowd updates the conference on disease modifying therapies in Alzheimer’s Disease Engaging Dementia #17DementiaConference

“I’m still me.” Voices of resilience - Dr Helen Rochford Brennan discusses advancing global dementia through liver experience. Engaging Dementia #17DementiaConference

Prof. Iracema Leroi, GBHI is currently giving a historical journey of dementia, discussing reframing brain health #17DementiaConference Engaging Dementia

Prof. Iracema Leroi giving a fascinating talk on The Brain Health Perspective in Ireland. #17dementiaconference

Outlining his experience of dementia care, Mike Hanrahan tells the #17DementiaConference about creative arts in dementia and caring for carers. Engaging Dementia

How do you implement a model of care? As the number of people living with dementia is set to increase in coming years, Paul Maloney goes through an overview and implementation of the model of care for dementia in Ireland. Engaging Dementia #17dementiaconference

The sensory panel is now taking place here in Athlone. Chaired by Carmel Geoghegan, the panel are discussing the sensory overload that people living with dementia can have. #17DementiaConference Engaging Dementia

Our first Panel on Caring with Michael Wright (Dovida Ireland), Agnes Houston, Clare Duffy (Family Carers), Pauline Lee (HSE), Carmel Geoghegan and chaired by Phillipe (HSE). #17dementiaconference

Dr Michelle Kelly presenting on research trends in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, and its implementation in Ireland. #17DementiaConference Engaging Dementia

From Canton to the Cavern..... and then to Athlone. A wonderful presentation on Chinese Wellbeing's Cultural Harmony for Merseyside by Xiaoxiao Hou. #17dementiaconference

Edel Carey takes the conference through innovations in dementia care. #17DementiaConference Engaging Dementia

The dementia café panel is in progress discussing the benefits and importance of dementia cafes for those living with dementia and their caregivers. #17dementiaconference Engaging Dementia

Kevin Quaid and Ronan Murphy (Irish Rail) discuss how Iarnród Éireann are working to make journeys on trains an easier experience for those living with Dementia. #17dementiaconference

Edel Carey discusses innovations in Dementia Care. Edel is a leading advocate for person-centred, rights-based care for those living with dementia. #17dementiaconference

“Don’t look back unless it makes you smile” Maureen Garry, Irish Dementia Working Group. Engaging Dementia #17dementiaconference

15 year old Danielle has developed a leaflet to assist children and young adults who have family members living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. Danielle presented on our Parallel Stage and she was the Winner of our Day 2 Poster Competition. #17dementiaconference

The final event of the conference, the global brain health panel, discusses the differences in dementia care in countries around the world 🌍 #17DementiaConference

On May 28th we'll present the initial results from our 4 year #digitalhealth Horizon project SEURO. The project webinar will showcase outcomes from a multi-country randomised controlled trial of the ProACT platform which supports individuals self-managing at home with