Aim of the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology
The ICSG is a multidisciplinary research centre on ageing at NUI Galway. ICSG focuses on research, education and training in the field of social gerontology in Ireland and internationally.
Developing and promoting social and economic aspects of ageing in Ireland to support a holistic and positive view of ageing and act as a source for all involved in ageing in Ireland
The Rural Ageing Observatory, is located in the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology, NUI Galway.
We conduct primary research, to prepare a range of publications that inform research, policy and practice relating to rural ageing, and engage in collaborations with a range of stakeholders involved in rural ageing.
The Lifecourse Institute at NUI Galway brings together three Research centres in the university with a focus on older people, families & children and persons with disabilities.
Its primary function is to produce research that supports innovative policy reform across the lifecycle that enables citizens to achieve their potential and live fulfilling and productive lives.
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ICSG and TCD launch a national report on Dementia
The Irish Centre for Social Gerontology and Trinity College Dublin has the pleasure of launching a national report entitled 'CREATING EXCELLENCE IN...
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Professor Eamon O'Shea recently collaborated with researchers from Trinity College Dublin to produce a national report entitled 'CREATING EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE: A RESEARCH REVIEW'.
This report was funded by Atlantic Philanthropies to provide evidence-based research for the purpose of supporting the development of a National Dementia Strategy, which the Government has promised to develop by 2013.