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Understanding Dementia in individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Conversation with Dr. Sharon Hardiman
In this episode of Community Conversations, we speak with Dr. Sharon Hardiman, Senior Clinical Psychologist with St. John of God Community Services, Dublin South East. Dr. Hardiman shares her experience and insight into dementia in people with intellectual disabilities, exploring why conditions like Down syndrome place individuals at greater risk, how early signs may differ from the general population, and what supports make the most difference.
Drawing on her 17 years leading the Dementia Care and Assessment Team, and her current work with the Brain Busters Project, a research collaboration…
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