Webinar: The Care of Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Complex Age-Related Conditions
Channel: National Disability Authority
Date: 2023-01-26

The NDA commissioned the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID) to carry out research to examine the care and service options for older adults with intellectual disabilities and complex age-related conditions across a number of service settings. This webinar took place on 19/01/23 to launch the report.  

The panel included Dr. Fintan Sheerin (Associate Professor in Intellectual Disability Nursing, TCD School of Nursing & Midwifery), Dr. Rosalyn Tamming (Head of Policy, Research & Public Affairs, NDA), Helena Connors (National Federation of Voluntary Bodies), Dr. Sandra Fleming (Assistant Professor, TCD School of Nursing & Midwifery), Marie Ann Byrne (Family Member), Prof. Mary McCarron (Professor of Ageing and Intellectual Disability, TCD School of Nursing & Midwifery), Prof. Philip McCallion (Professor/Director at the School of Social Welfare, Temple School of Social Work, Temple University, Philadelphia), Dr. Maureen D’Eath (Research Fellow, TCD School of Nursing & Midwifery)