Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!✨ We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Trinity College Dublin which will see 4 drop off points across the campus where people can donate hygiene, personal care and household cleaning products to help us tackle hygiene poverty. These locations include: 📍 School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin 📍 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 📍 School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin 📍 Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability We are delighted to announce this new partnership alongside our #BacktoSchool campaign running until August 18th which aims to ensure no child has to return to school without access to the everyday essential hygiene items. This year, we are aiming to support 500 families across Ireland. Will you spread kindness with us this year by donating at one of our 90 drop off points across the country? Find yours nearest: https://lnkd.in/ebZksMRJ #HygieneHub #SpreadKindness #TrinityCollege

A big shoutout to Annabel & Sienna for visiting us at the Centre on their Summer holidays. 🌟 These two superstars joined us to pack participant packs, bringing their youthful energy and enthusiasm. We hope you both had a blast exploring Trinity College Dublin. Thanks for your help, and enjoy the rest of your summer! ☀️📚✨ School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin Iara Faria Synnott Jean Moynihan Kieva L. Trinity College Dublin

TCAID is delighted to support the Hygiene Hub . A huge thanks to Gavin Dann for facilitating this partnership! 🤝 Hygiene Hub is the only charity in Ireland addressing hygiene poverty by donating toiletries, personal grooming products, and cosmetics to those in need through various charity partners. These include women’s refuges, homeless shelters, social work departments of maternity hospitals, and family resource centres. All products collected in Dublin go to Dublin charities. Founded by three young women in 2019, Hygiene Hub has been making a significant impact. ✨ Dr. Maire O'Dwyer joined as a volunteer last September and can attest to the fantastic work they are doing, which aligns perfectly with our mission at TCAID. ℹ More information: https://www.hygienehub.ie

The School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin and Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability are delighted to host Dr Bahar Aksoy from Akdeniz University in Türkiye, who is on a Short Term Scientific Mission as part of the CUPID COST project which aims to improve understanding of cancer prevention among people with intellectual disabilities. Pictured: Dr Louise Lynch, Prof Eilish Burke, Dr Bahar Aksoy and Dr. Martin McMahon.

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Research! 🌟 We are incredibly proud to share that IDS-TILDA PhD Student Lamya Al Shuhaimi from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has achieved remarkable success at the 3 Minute Thesis competition held at Trinity College Dublin, 2024. Lamya was awarded the Runner-Up & People's Choice Award 🏆 In a highly competitive event where eight talented speakers presented her research with just one slide in three minutes, Lamya’s presentation titled "Enhancing Prescribing in Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities" stood out for its clarity and impact. Lamya’s study, nested within the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (IDS-TILDA), addresses a crucial issue: the long-term exposure of people with intellectual disabilities to medications with anticholinergic activity, which increases the risk of falls and mental health conditions. Her research emphasises the urgent need for medication reviews to reduce adverse outcomes and enhance the quality of life for this vulnerable population. 📸 Presentation available to watch - https://lnkd.in/e3W8PYNn Join us in congratulating Lamya on her well-deserved achievements! 👏 #ResearchExcellence #PharmaceuticalSciences #HealthcareInnovation #3MT #IntellectualDisability #AgingResearch #IDSTILDA

🌟 Psychotropic Use in People with Intellectual Disabilities: How Evidence from the EQUIP Study can Inform and Support Policy and Practice 🌟 As part of the EQUIP Project, we hosted an insightful webinar titled "Psychotropic Use in People with Intellectual Disabilities: How Evidence from the EQUIP Study can Inform and Support Policy and Practice". 🗓️ Event Highlights: Key Findings: Exploration of psychotropic medication use in people with intellectual disabilities. Implications: Discussion on how these findings can inform future policy and practice. Health Outcomes: Strategies to enhance health and quality of life for older adults with intellectual disabilities. 🎤 Speakers: Assistant Professor Máire O’Dwyer: Assistant Professor in Pharmacy and Principal Investigator of the EQUIP project. Professor Mary McCarron: Professor of Ageing and Intellectual Disability, Director of the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID), and Principal Investigator of IDS-TILDA. Dr. Rosemary Gowran: Clinical Lead, Health Service Executive (HSE) Clinical Programme for People with Disabilities. This event was a remarkable step towards better health outcomes and quality of life for our community. 📽 Webinar is available on our website to watch: https://lnkd.in/ecETfKnm ℹ More information on the EQUIP Project can be found: https://lnkd.in/eMb2TaT3 #IntellectualDisabilities #PsychotropicMedication #HealthPolicy #EQUIPStudy #Webinar #Healthcare #QualityOfLife #Research #Policy #Practice Health Service Executive School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin Ashleigh Gorman, PhD Rosie Gowran

🎉 Excited to present our 2022-2023 TCAID Annual Report! 📊📝 This year's report highlights our key findings, innovative projects, and significant milestones achieved by our dedicated team. 🚀💡 A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to these achievements! 🙏 Your hard work and dedication are the driving forces behind our success. Let's continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation together! 🌟 Report available 🔻 📥 https://lnkd.in/eUWe-MQx Trinity College Dublin School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin

Funded by the Irish Cancer Society, the EuCan study aims to explore the unmet needs of Irish cancer patients from underserved communities. The study, currently being carried out at Trinity College Dublin, will explore the enablers of timely access to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care, along with the barriers that people from underserved communities face when seeking timely cancer diagnosis, treatment and care. The project is currently in it’s second phase of recruitment and is seeking healthcare professionals to take part in a focus group. These professionals must have experience in cancer service provision for people over the age of 65, people with a physical disability and people with an intellectual disability. If you are interested in taking part and meet the eligibility criteria, please reach out and contact EuCan Research Assistant Shauna Walsh, at [email protected] Louise Lynch Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin St James's Hospital Dublin

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Dr. Martin McMahon has been awarded the School Award at the Centre for Academic Practice Teaching Awards 2024. This recognition is part of the prestigious Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards, which celebrate those who have made an outstanding contribution to the pursuit of teaching excellence. 🥇 Dr. McMahon’s dedication and commitment to teaching have not only enriched the academic experience of his students but have also set a high standard for educational excellence within our community. ⭐ Trinity College Dublin School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin One of Dr. McMahon's students had this to say: