Engaging Dementia

📅 SAVE THE DATE📅 The 19th International Dementia Conference will be held at the Athlone Springs Hotel on 12th–13th May 2027.

We look forward to returning to the midlands and we are currently putting together our schedule. Keep an eye on our website, newsletter and on our social media channels for updates and for our Call for Abstracts.

If you have any queries, email conference@engagingdementia.ie or call us on 012608138.

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We held the last Fingal Story2Remember workshop last week and this sensory poem ‘My Mama Told Me There’d Be Days Like This’ which was composed by the participants was a highlight.

Thanks again to Fingal Co. Council and Creative Ireland for the support on the project.

We will be running another online Story2Remember workshop in November and another in early 2027. Get in touch on admin@engagingdementia.ie if you are interested in attending.

‘𝗠𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀’
The sound of bird song in the mornings
Touching the fresh summer fruits
Mangoes sweet and delicious
Watching the waves crash into the shoreline on a sunny day
The sweetness of the home-grown tomatoes – only two but still
Happiness and joy with bright days
BBQs and clean linen on line in the yard.

The taste of a 99 near the beach
Smell of fresh-cut flowers and roses in the garden
I love the smell of freshly cut grass
And summer flowers in my kitchen vase.
The smell of warm sea water
Seeing my blooming garden
Sand on the beach
Children chatting and laughing at the outdoor pool
Swimming and sunshine.

The absolute awe of seeing glorious dolphins swimming alongside the ferry to Bofin
Summer salads with Wexford strawberries
Tasting new potatoes with lots of butter and salt
The taste of a juicy steak from the BBQ
Kids playing in the park
The touch of dry sand, the plants and weeding in my garden
Freckles on my grandchildren
Laughter in the garden and children playing outside.

The warm fur of my cat who has been lying in the sun
Smelling the heat of the hot summer night
Mojito in the summer in my yard
Bag of Manhattan crisps in the pub with friends after a few Guinness
Gossips with friends and late nights
Smell of sand and sea
Fluffy pillows and clean sheets on a clean bed.

What does better dementia care look like in a digital world? 💙

Technology is creating new opportunities to improve the way we support people living with dementia. But how can care providers make the most of these possibilities?

In collaboration with ACCESS Care Management, this whitepaper explores how digital tools are shaping dementia care in Ireland, from strengthening communication to supporting more personalised care.

📖 Go beyond the diagnosis and discover what's possible.

Read the whitepaper: buff.ly/AFz8nvV

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Are you and your team ready to develop your skills, build confidence and deliver even better care to the people you support? See our upcoming dementia training courses:

𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆: Online: Wed Nov 25th

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 – 𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀:
Online: Friday Nov 27th

For more information email admin@engagingdementia.ie or call 012608138 or click here: buff.ly/Xepp2et

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Congratulations to the winners and runner-ups of this year's first ever 'Dementia Inclusive Community' Special Award as part of the SuperValu TidyTowns competition.

These incredible towns and villages are working to create spaces where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and included.

The standard of applications this year was exceptional, 11 towns and villages applied for the award, but these communities truly stood out for embedding dementia inclusivity into the heart of their local initiatives.

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