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The importance of early intervention for children with learning difficulties
The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for many children. However, for children who face learning difficulties, this time of year can present a unique set of challenges that may overshadow that excitement.
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.
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.
National Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s face-to-face family carer training makes return
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) welcomes family carers of loved ones with dementia to attend its upcoming Face-to-Face Family Carer Training Course in the Sligo Park Hotel.
Government urged to invest €19 million in supports for those affected by dementia
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is calling on the Government to invest €19 million in urgent infrastructure and community supports for people affected by dementia, to meet the growing need for dementia-specific care for thousands of people across the country.
Protect your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia
The HSE’s ‘Dementia: Understand Together’ campaign is urging people across the country to take steps to protect their brain health and reduce their risk of dementia.
Are you a family carer of a person living with dementia?
Do you have a family member who has Alzheimers or another type of dementia and if so, would you like to increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and to improve your care giving skills?
Improve care for a family member who has Alzheimer’s
Do you have a family member who has Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia? Would you like to increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and to improve your care giving skills? If so, you might be interested in our education and training courses specially designed to support family carers.
Men’s Sheds launch ‘Your Shed and Dementia’ information manual
With an estimated 449 men living with dementia within County Westmeath, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association has launched a new manual ‘Your Shed & Dementia’, aimed at raising awareness of the condition, as well as offering advice for ‘Shedders’, their families and carers on supporting a member with dementia.
Free online dementia training for Family Carers
With the outbreak of Coronavirus being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, people worldwide are facing a major challenge. Coronavirus has significantly affected all of our lives, but it is also challenging our ability to adapt and be resilient.
