IMNDA Annual Conference takes place in the Talbot Hotel in Cork on Friday 3rd October at 10am. If you are unable to be with us in person you can join us virtually.
We will have a variety of speakers, including international guests. Whilst this conference is primarily for people living with MND, their families and caregivers, it is also open to Health Care Professionals.
Conference Agenda
10:00am: Welcome & Conference Opening, Jonathan Healy (IMNDA Chairperson)
10.05am: IMNDA Updates, Kevin Burn, (CEO of IMNDA)
10.10am: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people living with MND, The Commend Trial, Prof. Rebecca Gould, (Professor of Psychological Therapies, University College London)
10.40am: Our Experience of MND, Geraldine & Martin Phillips
10.50am: Compassionate & Coordinated Care, Dr. John Curtin, (Marymount University Hospital & Hospice)
11.10am: My Caregiver Experience, Orlaith Leo
11.20am: Coffee Break
11.40am: Children and young people in families with MND, Prof. Melinda Kavanaugh (Professor of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee & CEO, Global Neuro YCare)
12.10pm: Latest News on MND/ALS, Dr. Ciara O'Donoghue (Beaumont Hospital)
12.30pm: Benefits & Finances for Caregivers, Clare Duffy, (Family Carers Ireland)
12.50pm: Panel Q&A, Questions to all of the speakers
1.05pm: Close of Conference by Jonathan Healy, (IMNDA Chairperson)
Logging into the Conference:
Once you register you will be sent a link for the conference.
If you wish to attend in person or if you have any questions, please email community@imnda.ie
.
