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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 47 MIN

Understanding Dementia in individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Conversation with Dr. Sharon Hardiman

from Community Conversations with St John of God · host St John of God Community Services

In this episode of Community Conversations, we speak with Dr. Sharon Hardiman, Senior Clinical Psychologist with St. John of God Community Services, Dublin South East. Dr. Hardiman shares her experience and insight into dementia in people with intellectual disabilities, exploring why conditions like Down syndrome place individuals at greater risk, how early signs may differ from the general population, and what supports make the most difference.   Drawing on her 17 years leading the Dementia Care and Assessment Team, and her current work with the Brain Busters Project, a research collaboration between St. John of God and University College Dublin, Dr. Hardiman discusses how families, staff, and services can promote healthy ageing, ensure early detection, and uphold dignity and inclusion for those living with dementia. This thoughtful conversation offers both practical guidance and hopeful perspective for anyone supporting people with intellectual disabilities as they age.

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In this episode of Community Conversations, we speak with Dr. Sharon Hardiman, Senior Clinical Psychologist with St. John of God Community Services, Dublin South East. Dr. Hardiman shares her experience and insight into dementia in people with intellectual disabilities, exploring why conditions like Down syndrome place individuals at greater risk, how early signs may differ from the general population, and what supports make the most difference.   Drawing on her 17 years leading the Dementia Care and Assessment Team, and her current work with the Brain Busters Project, a research collaboration between St. John of God and University College Dublin, Dr. Hardiman discusses how families, staff, and services can promote healthy ageing, ensure early detection, and uphold dignity and inclusion for those living with dementia. This thoughtful conversation offers both practical guidance and hopeful perspective for anyone supporting people with intellectual disabilities as they age.

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