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An international study to enhance the #qualityoflife for people with #dementia. Funded by @HorizonEU & @innovateuk

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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Registration is open for the next Alzheimer Europe Research Insights session on “Brain health across the dementia continuum: risk reduction and prevention - Insights from ABOARD, Multi-MeMo and DORIAN GRAY” on October 6th. www.alzheimer-europe.org/Research_Ins... #PalliativeCare #AlzheimerEurope
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Alzheimer Europe’s Research Insights - Brain health across the dementia continuum
Alzheimer Europe’s Research Insights is a public webinar series focused on new developments and topics in research. The interactive webinars bring together academic and industry researchers, clinician...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Be sure to secure your place at the Alzheimer Europe Conference October 27-29, 2026 in Dublin. Join In-Touch for three days of inspiring discussions, knowledge exchange and networking! 🎟️ Register here: lnkd.in/eBi7PYcM 👉 Explore the programme: lnkd.in/eMRrKXmM #InTouchProject #AlzheimerEurope
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How can we assess agitation and other noncognitive symptoms in nursing home residents with advanced dementia? Members of the In-Touch constortium published a review that explored tools to assess these symptoms, which suggests assessment is feasible. Read more: www.jamda.com/article/S152...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Happy to share the news that the In-Touch project has been featured as a Horizon Europe success story! Check out this insightful interview with Dr. Nicola Cornally and Dr. Suzanne Timmons. horizoneurope.ie/global-chall... #PalliativeCare #Dementia #InTouchProject #HorizonEurope #EUProjects
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In-Touch: Improving the Quality of Life of People with Dementia | Horizon Europe
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
3 days ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn We are delighted to have completed and submitted the In-Touch periodic report, reflecting the progress and achievements of the consortium over the past year! 🎉🎉 A big thank you to all our partners for their hard work, expertise and contributions!
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
@intoucheu.bsky.social has developed a Virtual Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Toolkit — built in collaboration with Care Partners from 10 countries — to ensure this involvement is accessible and meaningful across diverse languages and cultures. palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/pat...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
IN-TOUCH is Horizon Europe's flagship dementia palliative care trial. Led by University College Cork with 13 partner institutions across the EU, UK, and Canada, IN-TOUCH is testing a person-centred intervention across 56 care homes in seven countries. Discover: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Alzheimer’s Disease International Has launched 2026 ‘From Plan to Impact’ report, its annual tracker of global dementia policy progress under the WHO Global Action Plan. The report includes an updated global atlas of plans and recommendations for policymakers. Read: www.alzint.org/resource/fro...
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ADI - From Plan to Impact IX
The 2026 edition of From Plan to Impact seeks to track WHO Member States’ progress towards implementing the targets of the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to dementia following the Gl...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month ❤️ 55M people live with dementia worldwide. In-Touch is improving quality of life for people with advanced dementia through palliative, non-pharmacological care. We're halfway through — and the work continues. 🟣 palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
As proud partners of the European Association for Palliative Care, we're excited to see preparations already underway for #EAPC2027 in Glasgow! For information please see: eapcnet.eu/congress/2027 We look forward to joining colleagues from across the palliative care community for #EAPC2027!
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Our scoping review is now published in JAMDA (THE JOURNAL OF POST-ACUTE AND LONG-TERM CARE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION): 📄 "Tools to Measure Noncognitive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia: A Scoping Review" 🔗 Full paper (open access): www.jamda.com/article/S152...
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Tools to Measure Noncognitive Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents With Advanced Dementia: A Scoping Review
Many instruments are validated for assessing agitation and other noncognitive symptoms in dementia (NCSDs) but their feasibility and psychometric properties in people with advanced dementia in nursing...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🧠 New publication alert! We're delighted to share our scoping review protocol, published in BMJ Open: 📄 "Identifying instruments for measuring agitation and other non-cognitive symptoms in people with advanced dementia in residential settings" 🔗 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We are excited to share our Special Edition Newsletter! 🎉📰 This joint edition brings together In-Touch Horizon Europe and AI4HOPE PROJECT 🌍✨🤝 Inside, you will also find a cross-project perspective with Professor Suzanne Timmons! Read and download it here: www.ai4hope.eu/newsletters
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🎥 Have you seen the In-Touch project video? In-Touch is an EU Horizon Europe-funded initiative bringing together 13 institutions across Europe, the UK, and Canada to transform the quality of life for people living with dementia. ▶️ Watch our project video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Dv...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
In-Touch project brings together 13 orgs across 10 countries — Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Portugal, and Slovenia to improve quality of life for people living with dementia. 🔗 Our partners: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/org...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Thrilled to share that we'll be attending the 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference (#36AEC) in Dublin this October! 🙌 We're looking forward to connecting with researchers, advocates, and partners from across Europe, and contributing to the conversation that is shaping the future of dementia care.
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
⭐Sister Project Highlight ⭐ AI4Hope project has published the following resource in collaboration with Alzheimer Europe and the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) - “A Palliative Approach to Dementia Care” 🔗 Read the publication: www.alzheimer-europe.org/resources/pu...
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A palliative approach to dementia care
This information sheet on palliative care in dementia was published by the AI4Hope project, in collaboration with Alzheimer Europe and the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC). It is titled...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
In-Touch project has been featured on the homepage of University of Turin 🇮🇹 This highlights how In-Touch brings together expertise across countries and cultures. Thanks to our colleagues in Turin for helping share the work with new audiences. 🔗 www.infermieristica.unito.it/progetto-in-...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Delighted to share our new paper: “EMTReK Model for Advance Care Planning in Long-Term Care.” A practical tool to support person-centred advance care planning in gerontology, nursing, palliative care, and long-term care settings. Read the full article here: www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/10...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🌟 A central pillar of the In-Touch intervention is the integration of Namaste Care — a compassionate, sensory-based approach that honours the dignity, individuality, and inner life of people living with advanced dementia. Learn more: namastecareinternational.co.uk
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Namaste Care International
Namaste Care International launched officially on 5th October 2018, with a one-day conference and celebration at Oatlands & Oatleigh Care Village in London, UK. Our second conference was held at the s...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
🌍 Proud to work alongside fellow #HorizonEurope projects (PALLIAKID, RAPHAEL, EU PAL-COPD, AI4HOPE, PsyPal, EPIC4ICU) to improve quality of life & integrate palliative care earlier across conditions and settings. 💙 See projects here: palliativeprojects.eu
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🚀 Our project is officially highlighted by CORDIS, the European Commission’s platform showcasing results from EU-funded research and innovation — a proud moment for our team. 🔗 Learn more about our Horizon Europe project on CORDIS: cordis.europa.eu/project/id/1...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Alzheimer Europe has just released “The Prevalence of Dementia in Europe 2025” report (28 January 2026) 📄 Read the full report: www.alzheimer-europe.org/dementia/pre... #Dementia #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #Prevention #Research #Ageing #Europe
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Prevalence of dementia in Europe
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
📢 Join the Conversation: In-Touch Knowledge Exchange Discussions 📺 Catch up on our latest session — “Effectively Communicating Your Research” — here: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/kno... 🔔 Stay tuned for updates on upcoming sessions by following us on social media!
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
🌍 The In-Touch Early Career Researcher Committee (ECRC) is a dynamic international network of early career researchers with a shared focus: advancing dementia palliative care through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional growth. www.youtube.com/watch?v=noxv...
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Introducing the Touch Early Career Researcher Committee
YouTube video by European Association for Palliative Care EAPCvzw
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🤝 Thanks to this incredible network, our project flyer has been translated into 9 different languages, making our resources more accessible and inclusive for communities everywhere. 📄 Explore the flyer here: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/res...
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Resources - In-Touch
Resources PUBLICATIONS MEDIA Knowledge Exchange Discussions CORDIS ZENODO
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🌏 100 organisations from 26 countries have already joined Crowdhelix's #Dementia Care Helix. 💡 The Dementia Care Helix brings together researchers, practitioners & industry partners across dementia care and palliative care disciplines, so they can network & collaborate ⬇️ Join now lnkd.in/d8WqcAWW
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🌍 Proud to be part of the In-Touch Horizon Europe Project Spanning 13 organisations across 10 countries, we're uniting the strengths of researchers, healthcare practitioners, and industry experts to drive meaningful change. Please see: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/org...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
In-Touch Project will integrate two evidence-based approaches across 56 care homes in 7 countries ✅ Namaste Care – focuses on bringing comfort and connection in the moment ✅ Family Carer Decision Support – empowers families to plan for end-of-life care Learn more: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Inspired by the 2025 NCI Conference at University College Cork! Grateful to Namaste Care International for uniting global experts in palliative and dementia care. Proud of our In-Touch Horizon Europe speakers for sparking ideas! www.linkedin.com/posts/in-tou...
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#nciconference2025 #nci #namastecareinternational #conference | In-Touch Horizon Europe
Reflecting on an inspiring 2025 NCI Conference at University College Cork last month! A heartfelt thank you to Namaste Care International for bringing together an incredible network of researchers, p...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Spent an inspiring few days at the Namaste Care International Conference in Cork, learning about person-centred dementia care. Excited to join the In-Touch Horizon Europe project with UCC colleagues under Prof Timmons & Dr Cornally. #NCIConference www.linkedin.com/posts/lauren...
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#namastecare #dementia #palliativecare | Lauren O’Mahony
We spent a great few days this week at the Namaste Care International Conference in University College Cork, hearing from some wonderful speakers and learning about the importance and impact of person...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Inspiring start to #NamasteCare Int’l Conf 2025 at UCC! 💫 Day 1 brought powerful talks, stories & community. Huge thanks to all speakers & organisers. Stay tuned - more updates from Day 2 coming today! #HorizonEU #InTouchProject www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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#nci #namastecareinternational #nciconference2025 #conference #day1 | In-Touch Horizon Europe
What an inspiring start to the Namaste Care International 2025 Conference at University College Cork! Yesterday was full of energising discussions, insightful presentations, and a wonderful sense of c...
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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
The Namaste Care International Conference comes to Cork! Reimagining Dementia Care through Global Innovations and Human Connection. From 24 to 25th September (hybrid event) View the programme at palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/202... Proudly supported by @ucc.ie and @intoucheu.bsky.social
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The Namaste Care International Conference comes to Cork!  - In-Touch
This conference is a major global gathering for practitioners, researchers, and leaders in compassionate dementia and end‑of‑life care. It provides a forum to share best practices, research, skills, a...
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