Maria Edgeworth Festival
of Literature, Arts and Movement

Event Details

Active Age

Friday, 9th May 2025

Date & Time

09May2025

Minding Your Brain and Memory Matters

The Sooner You Know, the More You Can Do

From 10.30 am until 12.00 pm

Free

Active Age - playing chess

Venue

The Library, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, N39 F7Y8

About the Event

1.5 hours

A Talk by Pauline Lee for Active Age

Join us for an insightful talk on the importance of brain health and memory care. Minding Your Brain and Memory Matters: The Sooner You Know, the More You Can Do will explore practical tips and strategies to enhance cognitive function and maintain memory well-being. Discover how early awareness and simple lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in preserving your brain health as you age. This talk is perfect for those looking to stay sharp, improve mental clarity, and take proactive steps in supporting long-term brain function.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and take a proactive approach to brain health!

What do I need to bring?

Nothing, material will be provided

Tickets

  • Free Event

Facilitator

Pauline Lee

Pauline Lee – Registered General Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse and BSC in Nursing management. Worked as director of nursing in Older Persons Services. Currently Project Manager for the implementation of the Irish National dementia Strategy (doh2014) CHO8. Project lead for the Memory Assessment and Support Service (MASS) Longford/Westmeath. Completed a masters in Dementia in Trinity College 2024.

Pauline Lee - guest speaker

Notice: Photography and Videography in Progress

Please be aware that photographs and videos are being taken during this event. These may be used for advertising, promotional, or marketing purposes by the facilitators.

By entering the festival grounds, you consent to your image being captured and used in such materials.

If you have concerns or prefer not to appear in any materials, please speak to a member of staff.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Grateful appreciation to our sponsors

This project was assisted by Longford Local Community Development Committee, Longford Community Resources Clg. and Longford County Council through the LEADER Programme 2023 -2027 which is part-financed by the EU, “The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas” and the Department of Rural & Community Development