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Midlands Plays Host To International Dementia Conference

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 06:57

The event is taking place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday.

The value of meaningful relationships and strong communities is the focus at this year's International Dementia Conference, taking place in the Midlands this week.

The theme of this year's conference is "Let’s Keep Connecting", and will feature expert voices on brain health and age friendly health care,

The conference is being held at the Athlone Springs Hotel this year and gets underway this morning from 9:30am.

CEO of Engaging Dementia, Kim Tully says it's a great opportunity for those attending to share their experiences:

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