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Issue 24 June 2025

parkrun Dementia Manual launched

parkrun Ireland has launched the parkrun Dementia Manual in proud partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign. The manual reflects parkrun’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers to participation and promoting physical, social, and mental wellbeing for all. parkrun Ireland have been working with HSE Health and Wellbeing for many years supporting and driving engagement […]

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Issue 23 April 2025

Crucial Views: Exploring dementia through an academic and artistic lens

Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA) at St James’s Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility for integrated clinical services and a hub for world-leading research in ageing. On Friday 28th March, The Creative Life Pillar and the Dementia Services and Information Centre (DSIDC), MISA collaborated by hosting an awareness event exploring dementia through an academic and […]

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Issue 22 February 2025

Let’s Talk Dementia Webinar

On Wednesday, January 22nd the Let’s Talk Dementia Webinar, co-hosted by HSE Healthy Ireland and the HSE National Dementia Services, took place with over 800 participants. The speakers shared their experiences of working with people with dementia and their families and gave information on: the signs and symptoms of various types of dementia and the […]

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Issue 16 February 2024

Think Brain Health Webinar: Discover how healthy behaviours support your incredible brain

On 24th January, HSE Healthy Ireland and HSE National Dementia Office hosted a webinar titled ‘Think Brain Health: Discover how healthy behaviours support your incredible brain’. There was huge interest in this topic with large numbers joining on the day and also watching the recording. During this webinar, Sarah Mc Cormack, HSE Healthy Ireland Lead, […]