The document provides detailed guidance in relation to dementia specific design issues and the Universal Design of acute hospitals in Ireland. The Principal Investigator for this research was Prof. Desmond O’Neill (TCD and Tallaght Hospital) and the research and guidelines were completed by TrinityHaus, TCD and Tallaght Hospital, in collaboration with the Centre for Excellence … Read more
This one day workshop provides students with a structured approach to meeting the needs of the person with behaviours which staff may find challenging. On completion of this workshop participants will be able to: • Discuss the concept of behaviours that challenge. • Develop a structured approach to manage such behaviours. • Relate how the … Read more
We are delighted to announce that Matthew Gibb and the DemPath team were the proud recipients of an award for a European Foundation Initiative on Dementia (EFID) for the St James’s Hospital Wayfinding project. The award ceremony took place in Sofia, Bulgaria on 15th January 2018. EFID’s mission is to improve the lives of people … Read more
Professors Eamon O’Shea, Suzanne Cahill and Dr Maria Pierce. The report reflects on the current state of play in relation to dementia in Ireland, covering prevalence, costs, rights, practice and policy for people with dementia. The report was published by the Centre for Economic and Social Research on Dementia, NUI Galway and launched by Minister … Read more