Karen Meenan

Mike Hanrahan

Dr Anusha Yasoda-Mohan

Dr Caoimhe Tyndall

Brian Hogan

Helen Quaid

Dr Kevin Quaid

Kasia Kowalska

Creative Brainwaves

Clare Age Friendly Programme

Creative Brainwaves: Global voices, creative solutions, healthier minds.

Temple Gate Hotel

Creative Brainwaves event on 11 September 2026 in Temple Gate Hotel ,The Square Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co Clare, will showcase global and local initiatives in creative arts, dementia, brain health, Parkinson’s, and extended reality (XR), with talks, workshops, and performances aimed at promoting wellbeing through creativity and innovationDevelopments in Creative Arts in Dementia and Wellbeing Worldwide – intro to VR

Agenda

11.00 	Karen Meenan :Atlantic fellow for equity in Brain Health- Introduction

Mike Hanrahan: Presents an overview to the importance of creative arts 

Dr Anusha Yasoda-Mohan:Present her findings on the latest dementia research

Brian Hogan: speak about his fund-raising achievements for ABI 

Dr Caoimhe Tyndall: Present on her theatre interpretation -Parkinsons  Brain

Dr Kevin Quaid: Speak about his life following his diagnosis with Lewy Body

Kasia Kowalska: Importance of the arts to support personal growth

Break

Untitled agenda

Karen Meehan & Dr Caoimhe Tyndall : Theatre Workshop

Kasia Kowalska: Workshop using Art, Movement and Reflection

Dr Anusha Mohan - Dance Workshop

Panel Discussion on the role of caregivers

Video: A River Rolls On

Questions from the Audience

Music with Mike Hanrahan 

Creative Brainwaves

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