Leitrim one of 11 counties without dementia day services
Leitrim is one of 11 counties unable to provide day services for those suffering with dementia. In their pre-budget submission, Pat McLoughlin, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland says significant investment is needed to address issues in the sector. The ASI are seeking a total investment of almost €30m…
No county in the country has the minimum level of dementia support according to new figures
A Labour Senator is calling on the Health Minster to come into the Seanad and discuss the needs of Alzheimer’s patients and their families. It’s after figures released by the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland show that not one county in Ireland has even a minimum level of support for people…
4 Years to Walk the Coastline of Ireland and Britain
Karen Penny is currently undertaking a mammoth task. She intends to walk the entire coastline of Ireland and Britain, all in aid of Alzheimers Research. It will take her 4 years! She is currently along the West coast of Ireland and is due in Sligo shortly. If anyone would like…
Campaign highlights ongoing lack of understanding of dementia
The chairman of the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society says lack of knowledge about dementia can sometimes make it difficult for people to understand or help those with the condition. Alastair McKinney was speaking to Ocean FM News as a new campaign is launched to raise awareness of the…