Weds, 25 October, 6.30-8.30pm
Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon
Event is free but booking essential via Eventbrite

These talks, led by Karen Meenan, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), will feature neuroscientists, researchers and especially creative artists who work to improve brain health.

Join us to learn how singing, music, dance, poetry, art and writing can stimulate your senses and improve cognition. There is always a special welcome for people living with dementia and their caregivers at each session.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Week 3: Prof Ian Robertson, Ron Carey & Frances Elliott

Professor Ian Robertson is a neuropsychologist working to understand how attention works in the brain and what role attention and alertness play in preserving brain function as we age.

Poet Ron Carey was awarded a Diploma in Creative Writing from the Open University and has a master’s in creative writing from the University of South Wales.

Frances Elliott is a singer, performer, member of The Forget-Me-Nots choir and chair of the Good Neighbours Social Club in Bayside, Sutton.

Book now via Eventbrite.

Funded by Creative Ireland's Creativity in Older Age Scheme 2023.

This is the third talk in a five-part series.