Catherine

Your brain thrives on company and benefits from the stimulation of you being with other people. Keeping connected to the people around us is a good way to give back to our brains. Learn more understandtogether.ie/get-involved/c… #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 #Focusonthebrain

Did you know that people with hearing or vision loss are more at risk of developing dementia? If you’ve noticed a change, book a test or visit a GP. If needed, using hearing aids or corrective lenses may help: understandtogether.ie/about-dementia… #UnderstandTogether #BrainAwarenessWeek2025

Over 64k people have dementia in Ireland. Supporting people to stay connected, keeping up with hobbies and interests may help slow progression and improve brain health outcomes understandtogether.ie/get-involved #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 #DementiaInclusiveCommunities #brainhealth

My colleague Gillian flying the flag for our service.

Delighted to share that the generous Editors Joanne and Derek at The Waxed Lemon are featuring my short story 'Hermit Crabs' in their next issue. Looking forward to the launch.

TODAY IS THE DAY!🎉 Abstract submissions are now officially open for the AOTI Conference 2025 and we want to hear all about your research and innovations! To submit click here: ow.ly/2Tc250VeQgn For abstract guidelines see: ow.ly/bHbC50VeP5y #AOTI2025

What an adventure this afternoon was - reading my Green Line Turtles to a booked out event. Well done to all my fellow Writers Upstairs and special thanks to Sharon Guard for organising.

💡For #BrainAwarenessWeek, catch up with DRNI’s Brain Health & Dementia webinar series! 🧠This 5-part webinar focused on different aspects of brain health. Today we highlight the first webinar “Dementia and Brain Health” with @SPKennelly and Tim Dukelow: youtu.be/eBPEwyagMyc?si…

It's #BrainHealthAwarenessWeek. Dementia can occur at any age. Social connection can make a big difference in supporting brain health. Learn about the positive impact of social engagement by watching our Harbour Friends Programme video: bit.ly/4gTbNuD #UnderstandTogether

The brilliant @ZoeComyns is presenting and producing a new show and looking for writers. Some brilliant prompts in the mix to choose from. Details below rte.ie/culture/2025/0…

Reading some of my work with the best gang of writers for St Patrick's Festival. Come along if you fancy. Free but ticketed. stpatricksfestival.ie/events/writers…

Favourite time of the year innour garden. The wildlife pond keeps on giving. Already inputted to #spawnmap. Follow @PondDip to watch how busy the frogs are

Thank you @mikehanrahan46 for talking about dementia this morning on @MiriamOCal and especially for advocating for younger onset dementia. We can't wait to record our song with you.

Great to see our work with the Harbour Friends being highlighted on hse live. A programme co created with clients affected by younger onset dementia.

What a wonderful evening at @BooksUpstairs with the whole team there looking after everyone so well. And as for Sharon! More than a woman for sure. @poolbeg

Mike Hanrahan has performed with Stocktons Wing for over 30 years & when a member of his family was diagnosed with dementia, he used his love of music to understand, connect & support those with the condition on #RTENationwide Wednesday 5th February @RTEOne 7pm @mikehanrahan46 RT

Fiona is a wonderful writer and superb facilitator. You can check put her new programme here.

HSE’s Memory Harbour & @dlrcc are delighted to launch 'Yellow Days', a new poetry pamphlet by the Harbour Poets. The poets are members of the Memory Harbour, a support service for those with memory concerns/dementia. 👏for promoting brain health while encouraging creativity!

Delighted we're able to share our Harbour Friends programme. A programme we co-create with clients affected by younger onset dementia.

Delighted to discuss brain health and our recent poetry collection Yellow Days with Nigel and Deborah at Phoenix FM today. You can listen back and follow the links to other brain health resources.