National Conference on Stroke, 20 May
This is the third Conference hosted by the South Tipperary Stroke Communication Group. Every year, approximately 7,500 people in Ireland have a stroke. Stroke is the biggest cause of acquired disability and the third biggest cause of death in Ireland.
Date and time: Monday, 20 May · 9:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: Cashel Palace Hotel, Main Street E25 EF61 Cashel
At this Conference you will hear from professionals in the area of stroke and rehabilitation, from survivors and from those who are active in technology developments for those who suffer a stroke or a brain injury.
Conference is supported by TASK Community Care and by Home Instead Ireland. Also supported by Tipperary Volunteer Centre.
Speakers:
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Guest Speaker - Professor Joseph Harbison
Joe Harbison is Associate Professor and Head of Discipline of Medical Gerontology in Trinity College Dublin as well as a practicing Geriatrician and Stroke Physician in St James’s Hospital in Dublin. Most of his research and clinical interests are around stroke and cerebrovascular disease.
- Guest Speaker and Demonstration - Ronan Langan Clinical Lead DCU Exoskeleton
- Darren Creaven Actor & Stroke Survivor
- Chris Macey Director of Advocacy & Patient Support at Irish Heart Foundation
- Raisa Pokrovskaya Founder & CEO Healing Hand Tech