The conference takes place in Dublin today.
The 26th annual Alzheimer's European Conference begins today at the Convention Centre in Dublin.
More than 1400 delegates are expected to attend, with Taoiseach Michael Martin addressing the opening ceremony.
The three-day event brings together people living with dementia, family carers, healthcare workers and policymakers to discuss the future of dementia research, treatment and support .
Learning & Development Quality, Innovation and Growth Manager with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Offaly's Dr Fergus Timmons is speaking in Dublin today.
He says shared experiences and mutual support are central to the journey:
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