Earlier this year we published the findings our DeStress study which examined the health and wellbeing of individuals caring for a spouse with dementia. We collected data on various aspects of their health and wellbeing, their stress levels and the supports that they access and receive. On World Mental Health Day I’d like to share […]
Read MoreUS-Ireland Research Innovation – Interview
It was wonderful to be short-listed for this year’s US-Ireland Research Innovation Award presented in association with American Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Irish Academy. It was an incredible honour to represent Trinity College Dublin at such a prestigious event This interview was recorded at the award ceremony in May 2017…
Read MoreIt’s your future, have your say
The next Citizen’s Assembly will consider “How we best respond to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.” I discussed some of the issues I will be including in my submission with George Hook on High Noon this week. You can listen back here, scroll to the last 10 minutes. The deadline for submissions […]
Read MoreAge is no barrier to an active retirement
In fact, later life can be an opportunity for growth and even radical change. Read more in today’s Irish Examiner http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/age-is-no-barrier-to-an-active-retirement-449341.html
Read MoreDefending Science
On Saturday April 22nd I marched for science and in solidarity with silenced scientists. I marched because I believe that our world without science would be a very scary place. I marched for science because I believe that science gives birth to evidence, insight, ideas, solutions, and hope. I marched for science because science is fundamental […]
Read MoreAGE Scotland Conference – Later Life Conference – Love Later Life
A fantastic honour today to be among so many inspiring people in Perth, Scotland at the AGE Scotland Later Life conference. Love Later Life. Click this post for my slides.
Read MoreAge Old Question: At what age does a life become worthless?
You can read my thoughts about ageism in the Irish Examiner today. We need to take action, we need to call out ageism when we encounter it.
Read MoreSunday Independent – Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury
This week I spoke to Mark O’Regan of the Sunday Independent about the consequences of concussion and the need for more brain research, education, greater awareness and public policy. You can read the full article here
Read MoreOut of Silence
Out of Silence is a short film that highlights women’s mental health issues in Ireland. It premiered on the eve of International Women’s Day 2017 and I am honoured to have made a small contribution to the film by highlighting the importance of research, and the need for services and support for older women. Out of Silence premiered […]
Read MoreThe Late Late Show
Discussing ageism on The Late Late Show – RTE I started a conversation about the impact of ageism on older people on The Late Late Show last Friday night but it is important to say that ageism is experienced by people of all ages and ageism can be perpetrated by people of all ages. The full […]
Read MoreShort-Listed for US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards
Every year the Royal Irish Academy and the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland recognise and acknowledge exemplary ideas originating in making a social and economic impact through research innovation in meeting market needs. This year, the RelAte project led by Dr Sabina Brennan has been short-listed. RelAte a mealtime intervention that provides nutritional and social […]
Read MoreSFI – Outstanding Contribution to STEM Communication
Dr Sabina Brennan was presented with a major award at the Science Foundation Ireland Science Summit in November 2016. The award recognises outstanding contribution to the popularisation of science, in particular where it raises public awareness of the value of science to human progress. Sabina believes that science is for sharing. She translates complex concepts […]
Read MoreNeurorehabilitation urgently needed
Sabina Brennan ‘Acute hospital beds are being occupied by people waiting for neurorehabilitation ‘: Trinity Brain Health Expert. Trinity College academic Sabina Brennan today (Tuesday 15th March) highlighted the patchy, under-resourced neurorehabilitation facilities and services in Ireland. As it is Brain Awareness Week, and because of the recent debate about concussion, and its effects, Sabina […]
Read MoreTrinity Academic calls for Senior Minister for Older People
Trinity Academic highlights need for Minister for Older Persons Trinity Academic and independent candidate Sabina Brennan today (Wednesday 9th March) launched her Seanad Éireann campaign for the University of Dublin Constituency at the Atrium building in Trinity College Dublin. The motivation for Sabina’s decision to run for a seat on the University of Dublin panel was […]
Read MoreTrinity College Academic calls on government to take action on concussion
Trinity College Academic Sabina Brennan today, (2nd March 2016), has called on Minister Paschal Donohue TD and his secretariat at Transport, Tourism and Sport to fulfil its duty to ensure the safety of rugby in order to prevent brain injury and concussion in children. This statement arises from today’s publication of an open letter by […]
Read MoreMinister for Older People must be appointed
Trinity College Academic, Sabina Brennan today, (1st March 2016), called on the next Government to immediately appoint a senior minister with sole responsibility for the older persons. Sabina believes the appointment of a minister for the older person will protect Ireland’s aging population which is a growing group of citizens. More than half a million […]
Read MorePositive Ageing
“I will call on the Government to make implementation of The National Positive Ageing Strategy a priority action.” We are living longer. But do we want those extra years if they are to be spent in poor health? In Ireland the number of years a man can expect to live in poor health rose from […]
Read MoreCombat Ageism
“I will call on the Government to adopt a Combat Ageism plan to achieve the objectives articulated in the National Positive Ageing Strategy and to appoint a leader with overall responsibility for implementation of the Combat Ageism plan.” Ageism can affect anyone at anytime in their life, impacting on young people as well as older […]
Read MoreRights for Older People: Ageism is a barrier
I will campaign for the State to adopt a National Human Rights and Equality Action Plan. Human Rights and Older People in Ireland Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 states: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” Stigma and ageism are major barriers to the realisation of […]
Read MoreBrain Health and Dementia Prevention
“I will monitor the implementation of the priority actions of The National Dementia Strategy and will call on the Government to take a proactive approach to resourcing additional actions not resourced in the strategy rather than waiting for required resources to ‘become available’.” Dementia is a global social and economic emergency. There are currently almost 47 […]
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