Caring in the LGBTQ+ Community

DemTalks

DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices, Series One. Created by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and proudly sponsored by Hidden Hearing

Participants in this episode:

Paddy Crosbie, Committee member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network

Paddy lives in Dublin and cared for his husband Derek, who was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July 2012, when Derek was 58. Sadly, Derek passed away in November 2021. Prior to retiring early to care for Derek, Paddy worked in local government.

Philip Connaughton, Choreographer and performer

Philip is a Dublin based choreographer and performer. He creates for dance, theatre, and opera. His three most recent works - Assisted Solo, Mamafesta Memoralising, and Love Songs, were all inspired by his relationship with his mother who was living with dementia and who he cared for until she passed away in August 2022.

Zoe Hughes, Senior Policy & Research Officer, Care Alliance Ireland

Zoe joined Care Alliance Ireland in January 2015. She has qualifications in Social Work, Social Policy and Disability Studies, and her past work has included working with a number of academic and voluntary sector organisations. Zoe has a particular interest in the topic of diversity within caring, along with inclusive and participatory research methods.

James O’Hagan, LGBT Champions Programme Manager, LGBT Ireland

James is a podcaster, writer, and activist, passionate about giving voice to marginalised communities and exploring intersectional identities. His work as an LGBTI+ activist with LGBT Ireland, the national support service for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland, focuses on ensuring older members of the LGBTQ+ community are supported and enabled to flourish and enjoy inclusive, healthy, and fulfilling lives as part of their communities.

www.alzheimer.ie

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Helpline: 1800 341 341

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www.carealliance.ie

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