A forum for discussion & info sharing to engage & support SLTs working with people with dementia in Ireland and beyond. Updated by @dooley_suzanna
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SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Shout out to our own @LisaSheridan13, Clinical Specialist in RSMC, who gave a fantastic presentation at the Clinical Symposium: Less Common and Young-Onset Dementias, held today in @TUH_Tallaght
The focus was language-led syndromes and the role of SLT in this area.
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Looking forward to @EuGMSSociety Congress to share insights and our P-CAD resource @OBrienPress @Brainworx_Irl @engagingdement1 for communication assessment #dementia
Final chapter is a solo expedition RIP Margaret Walshe my greatest supporter💔 @tcddublin @hrbireland
Big plans for MASS clinics Nationally 1:150,000. as explained by @paulmaloney83 @EngagingDemIrl #17conference
Thanks for your dedication at the @dementia_office hopefully these will be in place in the near future!
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Sharing information @DSIDCDementia on Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day 2025. SLTs @StColumcillesH1 supporting people with dementia to maintain communication & connections
@alzheimersocirl @HSELive @dementia_office @HSEDubSouthEast
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Today marks the first-ever Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day!
Gráinne O’Shea, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapists works with patients affected by this condition🏥
As an SLT, it’s Gráinne's aim to improve their communication confidence 🗣
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Meet Jessica Molloy, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapists. Today Jessica is marking Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day.
“SLT can help people with PPA to find their voice again, even when the words are gone, people with PPA still have a lot to say.”
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Today marks the first-ever Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day!
SLTs play an important role in supporting those affected by PPA as well as raising awareness for the rare language-led dementia that affects language and communication.
Its the first ever,Primary Progressive Aphasia( #PPA) Awareness Day 4th April 2025. Raising awareness about this lesser known #dementia that impacts language & communication primarily. Working towards better SLT intervention supports.
Uk Webinar:
speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awa…
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Sharing crucial views today @DSIDCDementia Evidence for creative ageing. Key note from Prof Seb Crutch @RareDementia Sustainable funding for the arts in health is needed, we're not short of evidence, enthusiasm or ideas @HealthyIreland @artscouncil_ie
@HSELive
Getting set for next week placing PPA on the healthcare map @alzheimersocirl @dementia_office @HSELive @iaslt @Aphasia_Ireland
Calling SLTs Nationally to fly the flag for people with PPA #dementia
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Over 64k people have dementia in Ireland. Supporting people to stay connected, keeping up with hobbies and interests may help slow progression and improve brain health outcomes understandtogether.ie/get-in… #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 #DementiaInclusiveCommunities #brainhealth
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 This year’s
theme is #Focusonthebrain. Our brains are
amazing. It's never too late to look after your brain health. Simple lifestyle changes can make a
difference:
understandtogether.ie/about-…
#UnderstandTogether
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Only 1⃣ day left!
Join @dooley_suzanna & @LisaSheridan13 tomorrow for our webinar "Emerging Research: Dementia and Speech and Language Therapy".
The webinar takes place at 11.00 tomorrow, 14 January - we hope you can join us!
➡️Register here: forms.office.com/e/t5TPj3Ggj…
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
🚨Webinar announcement! 🚨
📢DRNI are thrilled to join with @dooley_suzanna and @LisaSheridan13 to discuss all things #dementia research and speech and language!
🗓️Tuesday, 14 January 2025
⏰11.00
For info and to register, please go to: forms.office.com/e/t5TPj3Ggj…
Well done St. Mary’s SLTs advocating for communication access with @TalkingMats for older persons in care planning conversations. Super slick!
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Supporting conversations with Older People HSCP office NCPOP webinar-Deirdre Fitzgerald SLT Manager speaking today about the 4Ms and link to communication @WeHSCPs @dooley_suzanna
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Supporting Conversations with Older Persons @WeHSCPs with Deirdre Fitzgerald SLT Manager @StColumcillesH1. Great webinar today, thank you!
SLT Dementia Network retweeted
Highlighting the importance of rehabilitation for older persons! Shout out to Music Therapy (MT) as integral to IDT rehab goals. Ireland lagging behind UK not recognising MT as a core HSCP @Neurolinks1 @GerardCarey7 @friendsroyalhos @lauradthe1st @aideenlawlor @HSELive @WeHSCPs
Interested to follow Sense Cog Residential Care the final furlong @IracemaLeroi @hrbireland. Important implications in caring for people with #dementia and navigating ethics barriers in research. Congratulations PPI Team @alzheimersirl
