🎉 Was great to award Prof. Mary McCarron, @tcddublin.bsky.social as winner of the @hrci.bsky.social Research Impact Award, for her work improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities & dementia.

Research was funded by @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social & the HRB.
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We are thrilled to congratulate Professor McCarron on receiving this well-deserved award, alongside The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, who are passionate about supporting research that delivers real-world impact for people living with dementia and their families.

Congratulations to Professor Mary McCarron and her incredible team in Trinity College Dublin for winning Health Research Charities Ireland's research impact award, and to @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social who co-funded the winning project through the HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme #healthresearchmatters

What is 'doll therapy'?
More appropriately referred to as "child representation", lifelike dolls (also known as empathy dolls) can provide comfort for some people with #dementia.
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This Irish county that has evolved into an "inspiring example of ecotourism" is one of the best places to go in Europe in 2025. #Clare

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