Andrew Wormald

🌟 A huge thank you to Lorraine Keating! 🌟 Lorraine has been with us on the IDS-TILDA journey since Wave 1, and today she joined us at Trinity for her Wave 6 interview 🎤 — expertly carried out by Stephanie Corrigan and Isabel Ryan. Lorraine continues to be an invaluable part of IDS-TILDA 💙 Her dedication, support, and insights over the years have made a real impact, and we’re so grateful for her ongoing commitment. Well done, Lorraine! 👏 We can’t wait to see you again soon at the Health Fair 🏥🎉 #IDSTILDA #ResearchMatters #TrinityCollegeDublin #HealthResearch #InclusiveResearch

@mcmahonm44 @sligotourism @TourismIreland @Sligo @sligococo @VisitSouthSligo @wildatlanticway Can't beat a bit Yeats. How lucky you ate to live in his idealistic world.

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. #YeatsDay @sligotourism @TourismIreland

🚨 Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Cancer Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 🚨 📢 Did you know that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more likely to be diagnosed with stage IV breast and colorectal cancer compared to those without ID? Research highlights diagnostic delays, leading to poorer outcomes and higher mortality rates—yet this remains an under-researched and overlooked issue.* 📍 Join us for this important conference—the first of its kind in Ireland and internationally—as we tackle the urgent need for equitable cancer care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 📅 Wednesday, 14th May 2025 📍 School of Nursing and Midwifery, 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin 🔍 What to expect: ✅ The epidemiology of cancer in people with intellectual disabilities ✅ Screening, health surveillance & early detection ✅ Ethics, advocacy & patient and public involvement (PPI) ✅ Policy, practice & reasonable adjustments in cancer settings 💡 PPI is at the heart of everything we do. Two women with lived experience of intellectual disability will provide accessible summaries after each keynote and expert speaker, ensuring that this event is inclusive, engaging, and meaningful for all. This must-attend event will bring together people with ID, their families, carers, national & international experts, healthcare professionals, NGOs, and policymakers. Let’s raise awareness, share knowledge, and work towards real change in cancer care. 🔗 Register now: eventbrite.ie/e/enhancing-ca… *Ref - Late stage diagnosis - Mahar, A.L., Biggs, K., Hansford, R.L., Derksen, S., Griffiths, R., Enns, J.E., Dawe, D.E., Hallet, J., Kristjanson, M., Decker, K. and Cobigo, V., 2024. Stage IV breast, colorectal, and lung cancer at diagnosis in adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities: A population‐based cross‐sectional study. Cancer, 130(5), pp.740-749.

Exciting news 🎉 We can officially announce that the @hrbireland has awarded €1.75 million to continue supporting the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (@IdsTilda). This funding will enable crucial research into the ageing experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities, paving the way for data that will inform policies and practices to better support this community. Led by Professor Mary McCarron (@MccarrmMary) at the School of Nursing & Midwifery (@TCD_SNM), Trinity College Dublin (@tcddublin). IDS-TILDA has been a trailblazer in understanding health inequities faced by adults with intellectual disabilities. With this new funding, the team will explore new areas such as assisted decision-making, employment, women’s health, relationships, autism, and more. IDS-TILDA remains a global leader in its field, and its work continues to drive positive change, improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities as they age. 🔗 Read the full article here - tcd.ie/news_events/to… #HealthResearch #IntellectualDisability #Ageing #IDS_TILDA #ResearchImpact @EimMcGlinchey @EilishBurke15 @ODMair1 @mcmahonm44 @Juliette_OConn @MartineSmith4 @KevMacGP @Frances__OBrien @SPKennelly

Delighted to share that Prof. @MccarrmMary, Director of TCAID at @tcddublin, has been recognised in the Irish Medical Times for receiving the 2024 @HRCIreland - Health Research Charities Ireland Research Impact Award! 🎉 Her work in transforming #dementia care for individuals with intellectual disabilities is reshaping national care practices and policies. Prof. McCarron’s research, developed with input from those living with intellectual disabilities, is ensuring that people with dementia receive the high-quality care they deserve. Congrats to Prof. McCarron for this well-deserved recognition! 👏 Full article ➡️imt.ie/news/researche… @dementia_office @TCD_SNM @AvistaCLG

🌟 The EuCan study is currently recruiting participants! The EuCan study aims to explore the experiences of underserved communities living with or beyond cancer. We're recruiting participants for one-on-one interviews to gain insights into their access to cancer services in Ireland. ❓ Who can participate? We are seeking participation from: ⏩ Individuals over the age of 65 years, who currently have a cancer diagnosis or have had cancer in the past. ⏩ Individuals with an intellectual disability, who currently have a cancer diagnosis or have had cancer in the past. ⏩ Individuals with a physical disability, who currently have a cancer diagnosis or have had cancer in the past. ❓ How to Participate? If you are interested in taking part in this important project and meet the eligibility criteria, you can reach out and contact the EuCan Research Assistant, Shauna Walsh, at WALSHS89@TCD.IE or 086 196 6824

We are delighted to share that Professor McCarron and the IDS-TILDA/TCAID team have officially announced Dublin as the host city for the 2027 IASSIDD World Congress! 🇮🇪✨ There is immense enthusiasm and excitement as we prepare to welcome delegates from around the globe to our vibrant city. 🌍🎉 This prestigious event will provide a unique opportunity to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and advance the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. 📚🤝 We look forward to showcasing Dublin's rich culture and hospitality in 2027. 🍀🏙️ #IASSIDD2027 #Dublin #Research #Collaboration #GlobalCommunity

Day 1 of IASSIDD was a success with 9 presentations from IDS-TILDA and TCAID! 🧠📊 Topics included Building Circles of Support, Health Disparities in Ageing Women with Intellectual Disabilities, Enhancing Accessibility for Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support, and Measuring Intergenerational Change in 40-49 Year Olds with Intellectual Disabilities. We also had a collaborative symposium on Aging Across Continents, featuring insights from Ireland and Australia 🌍, and a symposium on Cancer Screening in people with intellectual disabilities, with contributions from Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, and Ireland. 🌏🤝 #IASSIDD2024 #IDSTILDA #TCAID #IntellectualDisability #Ageing #HealthDisparities #DementiaSupport #CancerScreening

Prof @EilishBurke15 and Dr @louiseaml presenting on physical activity outcome measures used in IDS-TILDA at the #IASSIDD2024 roundtable @ageingwithID @TCD_SNM along with colleagues from @erasmusuni @UofIllinois

@MccarrmMary @mcmahonm44 Well done Martin. This is a well deserved recognition of all your hard work.

Well done Martin a wonderful achievement @mcmahonm44, #@TCAID261 #@IdsTilda

An excellent event this morning.

Changes and interruptions during COVID-19: caregivers of people with brain health challenges—A qualitative analysis frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… This paper adds to the literature on the experiences of caregivers during lockdown.

Dr @mcmahonm44 presents the latest findings from Wave 5 of our flagship study @IdsTilda on trends and characteristics of #healthcare #utilisation among older adults with intellectual disability. #Vaccination #CervicalScreening #BreastScreening #BowelScreening #EquitableCare

Total communication approaches & reasonable adjustments proved invaluable in facilitating the completion of a sensory processing measure by adults aging w/ID in @IdsTilda.These findings underscore the importance of tailored support in research & healthcare settings @eilish_king1

Diagnosing #dementia in individuals with ID presents unique challenges🗣️ Baseline #cognitive #assessment is crucial for early detection of dementia 🧠 Let's prioritize #proactive screening to improve outcomes and #quality of life ▶️ Evelyn Reilly, ANP @NidmsIrl

People with ID deserve timely and person-centered #dementia assessment and diagnosis. 🧠 By ensuring early intervention, we can support them in living fulfilling lives with #dignity and #respect. #LivingWellWithDementia #PersonCenteredCare ▶️Martina Leigh, ANP @NidmsIrl

Dr. @AndrewWormald4 highlights his key recommendations from his LEID project at the #CONF2024 🟣People should be supported live lives meaning to them 🟣Broaden networks of support. 🟣Develop interventions to deal with loneliness. @CheeverstownH @BOCSI_Social @sjf_charleville

Dr @louiseaml opens the Healthy Ageing and ID stage at @TheConf_TCD 10 hours a day sedentary❗️❗️ What can we do❓ Let's empower older adults with intellectual disabilities to lead more active lifestyles. Every small step counts towards better health! 🏃🏃‍♀️ #MoveMore

Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our new study EU-Can. 🤝 We will be exploring timely access to cancer diagnosis in underserved communities using a mixed methods approach. This study is funded by the @IrishCancerSoc 🌼 Keep up to date ➡️twtr.to/SbpHZ

Amazing work well done to all involved @SpecialOlympics@Trinity Centre for Ageing & ID @IdsTilda