Online Masterclass Series: National Intellectual Disability Memory Service
We hope you enjoy these informative recordings of the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service Masterclass Series 2021. Building on the previous 2020 Masterclass Series, this series of masterclasses will be sharing expertise that is grounded in the reality of everyday care for people ageing with ID and dementia.
Masterclass Series 2021
This masterclass covers the importance of good nutrition, nutritional challenges in the early and middle stages of dementia, strategies to support good nutrition during these stages, nutritional challenges in later stages, assistance with eating/comfort care, tube feeding and End of Life care. Speakers: Ms Michelle Hurley, Senior Dietitian, Cope Foundation. Ms Jenna Pyne, Speech and Language Therapist, Cope Foundation Supporting Nutrition in the Later Stages of Dementia
In this masterclass our expert panelists will talk about practical supports for ageing in place, how to best support someone with an intellectual disability and dementia in their own home, transition plans and the importance of social connectedness. Speakers: Ms Evelyn Reilly, Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner; National Intellectual Disability Memory Service & Daughters of Charity Services. Ms Pamela Dunne, Clinical Nurse Specialist, National Intellectual Disability Memory Service & Daughters of Charity Services Supporting People with ID and Dementia to Age in Place
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: Practical applications and adaptations for people with an intellectual disability. Speakers: Dr. Gunnar Scheibner, Clinical Psychologist, St. Michael’s House; Pauline Smyth, Psychology Support Worker, Brothers of Charity Services, Ireland-Western Region (Roscommon) Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia
Promoting Brain Health Across the Lifespan
Speakers: Prof. Sean Kennelly, Clinical Director, National Intellectual Disability Memory Service; Dr. Eimear McGlinchey, Associate Professor, Trinity Centre for Ageing and ID; Marianne Fallon, Chartered Health Psychologist, Brothers of Charity Services, Ireland; Mei Lin Yap, Ambassador Liaison Officer in the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, Senior HR Assistant in CPL Recruitment Agency
Masterclass Series 2020
This masterclass series is a preparatory session for staff and family members caring for someone with an intellectual disability recently or likely to be diagnosed with dementia. The focus of this series of masterclasses is to help us to reflect on, and to plan for, how we can optimise high-quality person-centred dementia care. Every masterclass will build on each other and look at the challenges and opportunities in care across the continuum of dementia.
Understanding dementia in people with an intellectual disability: A model to diagnose dementia
Thursday, 12th November 2pm – 3pmUnderstanding dementia in people with an intellectual disability: A model to diagnose dementia
This masterclass series is a preparatory session for staff and family members caring for someone with an intellectual disability recently or likely to be diagnosed with dementia. The focus of this series of masterclasses is to help us to reflect on, and to plan for, how we can optimise high-quality person-centred dementia care. Every masterclass will build on each other and look at the challenges and opportunities in care across the continuum of dementia.
Living life with dementia: Practical Approaches to Care - in association with Cope Foundation
Tuesday, 17th November 2pm – 3pmLiving life with dementia: Practical Approaches to Care - in association with Cope Foundation
This is the second in a series of excellent masterclasses from the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service. The focus is on practical approaches to caring for someone with or at risk of dementia. There is great advice highlighted from the Cope Foundations newly launched book 'A Guide to Dementia Care for People with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability' which explores relevant topics including: The unique signs and symptoms of dementia in a person with DS and/or ID Screening and diagnosis, Key information relating to pain management and medication and Practical strategies in supporting a person to maximise their daily living skills, communication and environment for as long as possible.
Communication, Social Connectedness and Relationships: Working with Life History
Tuesday, 24th November 2pm – 3pmCommunication, Social Connectedness and Relationships
The third in a series of masterclasses from the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service focusing on communication, social connectedness and relationships: working with life history.
The Language of Behaviour: Understanding and Alleviating Emotional Distress in Persons with Dementia During Lockdown.
Tuesday, 8th December 2pm – 3pmThe Language of Behaviour: Understanding and Alleviating Emotional Distress in Persons with Dementia During Lockdown
The fourth in a series of masterclasses from the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service focusing on the language of behaviour: Understanding and alleviating emotional distress in persons with dementia during lockdown.