We are excited to announce that we will be holding our Rethinking Intimacy and Relationships in Dementia Symposium on Wednesday 20th May, from 09:00 – 15:00, in the Guinness Enterprise Centre. Our relationship with sex and intimacy changes as we age. Even as our physical and mental capabilities may be in decline, our need for intimacy, in whatever form, often continues to burn brightly. However, individually and … Read more
In September 2025, DSiDC have won The Best Digital Learning Initiative at this year’s L&DI Excellence in Learning Awards. Our initiative: Implementing Microlearning for Healthcare Professionals aims to improve healthcare workforce training by using technology-driven microlearning, making learning faster and more efficient while addressing issues such as staff shortages and time constraints. This new approach delivers bite-sized … Read more
We are delighted to announce that we have added a new information booklet called ‘Brain Health for Life’ to our existing list of information booklets. We have also recently updated several of our existing booklets. If you would like copies of these booklets you can download a copy here. Many of our booklets can be … Read more
Our 2023 Annual Report is now available for download Please click here to download a copy
Diagnostic dementia test now available as Gaeilge The Addenbrokes Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) was developed to identify impairment in cognitive function. It is a fully validated cognitive assessment tool and is regularly used to help diagnose dementia. The ACE-III is available in over 20 languages with the latest addition being an Irish language version. … Read more
Our 2020 Annual Report is now available for download Please click here to download a copy
The InspireD app enables people living with dementia and their carers to create a digital memory book that stores personal photographs, sounds and videos. Users can then peruse these and in doing so, share memories about past experiences and important life events. Users can also add typed or voice notes about photographs, sounds and film clips so that family, friends … Read more
The DSiDC have developed a visual aid to help explain the Covid-19 vaccination process to people with dementia. If you would like to download a copy of the document please click here Additional resources have been developed to support the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in conjunction with official HSE guidance on COVID-19 these can be viewed … Read more
In partnership with Creative Ireland, IMMA is pleased to announce their new arts programme for older people. The programme offers a variety of engaging creative events, workshops and resources and delivers a range of free inclusive arts based activities as part of an effort to counteract the social side effects of the pandemic. The programme … Read more
If you are at home caring for a person living with dementia and are experiencing less social contact we have prepared a collection of resources which we hope you will find helpful during these times of uncertainty Weekly Activity Planner for people with dementia and their carers Updated Weekly Activity Planner please download here … Read more