Author Archives: PSPA Ireland

About PSPA Ireland

PSPA Ireland is the national support organisation for people affected by the neurodegenerative brain diseases: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).

Living with Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)

Posted on March 14, 2019

In this interview Elva talks about her mum and describes what it is like to have a diagnosis of CBD in the family. We are grateful for the valuable contribution Elva has made to help us improve the understanding of … Continue reading →

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Michael Fassbender supports loveyourbrain campaign.

Posted on March 12, 2019

Actor Michael Fassbender supporting the loveyourbrain.ie campaign for Brain Awareness Week#loveyourbrain2019 #brainawarenessweek2019    

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Brain Awareness Week – Launch Event

Posted on March 12, 2019

     Prof. David Henshall is Director of FutureNeuro the national research centre focused on chronic and rare neurological conditions. Addressing the audience he said Ireland ranks 6th in the world in neuroscience and publishes in many of the world’s … Continue reading →

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Start of National Brain Awareness Week

Posted on March 12, 2019

To mark the start of National Brain Awareness Week today, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland have launched their latest research on living with neurological condition in Ireland. The findings from their survey, based on responses from over 600 individuals with … Continue reading →

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National Brain Awareness Week 2019

Posted on March 4, 2019

Nation Brain Awareness week – PSPA Ireland events. Continue reading →

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Friday March 15th – PSPA Ireland Regional Support Group Meeting – ARDEE

Posted on February 27, 2019

The aim of this meeting is to offer people diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), their carers, families and friends an opportunity to meet with us and ask questions, share experiences and concerns over a cup … Continue reading →

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Raise Awareness: Rare Disease Day 28th February 2019

Posted on February 18, 2019

Get involved and show your support for people with PSP/CBD on Rare Disease Day 28th February 2019 Gather some friends together, your club or work colleagues or family and paint your face. Face paints can be bought inexpensively at many … Continue reading →

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