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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.

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.

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.

The Centre for Economic and Social Research on Dementia at NUI Galway are leading the first ever study in Ireland looking at supports and services available for people with dementia and their families following a recent diagnosis. The study aims to recruit informal carers, often family members, who are providing regular care and support to a loved one diagnosed with dementia in 2017 or 2018.

Galway people are being asked to support a major annual fundraiser being run by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.