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Galway candidates urged to sign dementia pledge to make it priority issue
Candidates and parties campaigning for the upcoming General Election in Galway have been called on to sign a dementia pledge and keep dementia a priority in the new Government. Over 3,500 people in Galway live with the condition.
Kindness, dignity and respect — Home Instead's core values as Dementia Bus comes to town
Carolyn Naughton, General Manager at Home Instead Galway knows what makes a good carer because she was one herself. As such, she is ideally placed to oversee locally the national campaign to recruit 1,000 new carers for the company this season.
New course enroling for carers of people with dementia
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is currently recruiting participants for its Insights into Dementia courses around the country. The organisation offers both online and in-person courses, designed with family carers in mind.
Participants sought for new University of Galway study into dementia and social interaction
Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that causes the loss of cognitive functioning over time. More than 64,000 Irish people are living with dementia. While there is currently no cure for dementia, social interaction has been proven to help reduce further deterioration.
New communication passport to help people with dementia introduced in the west
A new initiative, designed to reduce communication barriers for people with dementia when accessing health services, has been introduced locally.
Galway participants wanted for dementia research
Occupational therapist, Simone Ryan, is looking for individuals living with early-to-middle-stage dementia to take part in a research study. Simone is completing this research as part of her master’s degree in the University of Galway.
Alzheimer Society of Ireland launches ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ 2024
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) will host its annual nationwide ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ fundraising campaign on Friday, March 1, to raise funds for families impacted by dementia.
Third of people with dementia do not have access to relevant services
A third of people living with dementia said they are unable to access the services they need, while a further half say they are only able to access some of the services they need.
Recognising the signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
Over 64,000 people in Ireland are currently living with dementia, with the numbers predicted to rise to 150,000 by 2050.
Government urged to invest €21 million in community supports and services for dementia
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) is calling on the Government to invest €21.3 million in vital community supports, care services and social protection to meet the growing needs of thousands of people across the country.
