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The Dementia Elevator project, in partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and The Health Service Executive, are hosting a Dementia Showcase: Awareness, Skills, Education event. This is a great opportunity to celebrate and view first-hand the following significant resources for dementia support, education and awareness:-

- Dementia Elevator Project training and education for formal and family carers of people with dementia, health and social care professionals and public facing staff.

- The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dementia Friendly Community Toolkit.

- Dementia Friendly Ireland Campaign

Please Note: This event is free for people who are over 65 years of age, for people with dementia and for family carers of people with dementia. There is a charge of €20 for all others wishing to attend from 10am to 2.30pm. The afternoon parallel sessions are free of charge to everyone but registration on eventbrite is essential.

Running Order:-

Registration at 10am (tea & coffee)

Prof Suzanne Cahill, Trinity College, Dublin will act as MC

DCU President Prof Brian MacCraith: Welcome Address

Kate Irving Co-ordinator of Dementia Elevator

Dementia Friendly Communities Overview

Dementia Friendly Ireland Campaign

Panel Discussion chaired by Prof June Andrews

Prize Giving for Dementia Elevator Innovation Award 2016

Light Lunch at 12.30pm

General Exhibits/Activities in the afternoon include, but are not limited to:-

The Tipperary Dementia Technology Library will showcase their living lab where attendees can test technologies that have proved useful to support independent living.

Display of the Dementia Elevator Innovation Award 2016 shortlisted posters.

The Musical Memories Choir in performance.

Parallel Sessions

These run from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and from 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Attendees can regiser for one or two of the following:-

Coping Skills for Carers

Retail Services Awareness Training

Azure Project Presentation

Transport Services Awareness Training

Dementia Friendly Communities

Enabling and Empowering People with Dementia

Financial Services Awareness Training

DSIDC Schools Dementia Awareness Project

GP Dementia Training – Dr Tony Foley

TO BOOK A PLACE CLICK ON THE GREEN "TICKETS" BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN.

There you will be able to select an Admission Ticket (€20) or an Admission with Concession (free of charge) and to book a place on any of the Parallel Sessions (all afternoon sessions are free of charge).

We look forward to welcoming you!

Useful information:-

http://dementiaelevator.ie/

http://www.alzheimer.ie/Home.aspx

http://www.hse.ie/eng/about/Who/ONMSD/eductraining/dementiaeducation/