This interdisciplinary service with neurology colleagues is based at Tallaght University Hospital (Main Campus), the Simms Building, and the Russell Building. This service offers expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of memory disorders, including dementia.
Clinical Leads:
Professor Seán Kennelly
Dr Sean O’Dowd, Neurology
Dr Aoife Fallon
Dr Antoinette O’Connor, Neurology Specialist Falls Assessment Unit
Based at Tallaght University Hospital (Main Campus), this service evaluates and manages fall risk to improve mobility and prevent injury in older adults.
Clinical Lead:ÌýDr Paul McElwaine Specialist Orthogeriatric Service Running at the Hospital's main campus, this service provides integrated care for older patients with fractures or musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and rehabilitation. Clinical Lead:ÌýProfessor Tara Coughlan Specialist Nursing Home Liaison Service
Based at Tallaght University Hospital (Main Campus), this service supports nursing home residents by coordinating hospital-based care, optimising treatment plans, and facilitating seamless transitions between care settings. We also provide clinical care to the long term care units in Peamount Hospital. Clinical Leads:
Dr. Josephine Soh (TUH)
Professor Tara Coughlan (Peamount) Integrated Care Services for Older Persons
This service facilitates the seamless integration of care between the acute hospital, general practitioners, and our HSE community partners. The team is based at Tallaght University Hospital (Main Campus) and the HSE Community Unit on Boot Road, Clondalkin, ensuring coordinated, patient-centred care for older adults transitioning between hospital and community settings. Clinical Leads:
Dr. Paul McElwaine
Dr. Aoife Fallon Acute Geriatric Medicine
Based in the Hospital this service delivers expert acute gerontological assessment and care to older persons attending the Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department. Clinical Leads:
Dr Josephine Soh
Dr Angeline Farrelly Committed to Excellence in Geriatric Care
Our Department is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for older adults, ensuring they receive the best possible support for their health & wellbeing. As part of our commitment to advancing geriatric medicine, we work closely with our clinical partners in Peamount Hospital and our academic partners in Trinity College Dublin’s Department of Medical Gerontology, contributing to education, research, and innovation in the field of aging and healthcare. | 
