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Philosophy & Approach

The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre subscribes to a person-centred philosophy of care focussing on preserving the dignity and independence of the individual who has a dementia.

Dementia is accordingly viewed as a neurological disability and the challenge for practitioners is to consider ways by which the environment can be adapted and the person enabled to live more independently.

This culture of care emphasises the person's retained abilities.

About Dementia Services

The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre (DSIDC) is a National Centre for excellence in dementia and is committed to best practice in all aspects of dementia care. Read more...

Dementia Services Team

Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Chairperson of DSIDC Board

Rose Anne has been our chairperson since January 2007. She is the Head of the Department of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College, Dublin, Director of the Falls and Blackout Unit at St. James’s Hospital and Director of the new Centre for Successful Ageing. Formerly Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the Institute for Ageing & Health, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, she is a world leader in research into cardiovascular and mobility disorders in ageing. Read more...

Advisory Group

In recognition of the national and pan-institutional scope of the DSIDC, an Advisory Group representing key stakeholders and professional groups with an interest in dementia assists the centre. Read more...

Steering Committee

The purpose of the Steering Comittee is to use the time and talent of representatives of key stakeholder groups to provide a decision-making forum for the planning and execution of the plans and the use of the human and financial resources of the DSIDC. Read more...

Philosophy & Approach

The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre subscribes to a person-centred philosophy of care focussing on preserving the dignity and independence of the individual who has a dementia. Read more...

Vision & Mission

Our vision is a future Ireland where anyone with a personal encounter with dementia is empowered to live the life of his or her choice. Read more...

Newsletters

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