New sensory garden to be built at Sligo Day Care Centre
A new sensory garden is to built at Sligo Day Care Centre in Aughamore. Such gardens are designed to stimulate all senses for those suffering from dementia or alzheimer’s. Clair Culkin is the Manager of the Alzheimer Society’s centre in Aughamore. She explains the benefits of a sensory garden. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202021/Sensory%20Garden%20LONG.mp3
Sligo nurse wins award for ‘Exceeding Expectations’
A Sligo Nurse has won an employee award for ‘Exceeding Expectations’. Majella O’Donnell, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Dementia, won the “Exceeding Expectations – Outstanding Employee category” in the Healthcare Excellence Awards 2021. She works as a clinical nurse specialist in dementia on the integrated care team of the older person…
Social event to take place today for those suffering from dementia
A social afternoon for those suffering from dementia, and their carers, is taking place this evening . Hosted by Ard na Greine Nursing Home, Enniscrone, it’s aimed at those who previously attended a recent information evening but is open to all. Mabel George is from the nursing home and says…
Dementia support group is to be set up in Sligo town
A new dementia support group is to be set up in Sligo town to support families and friends. The HSE is to establish a Carers support group in order to help those who care for family of friends who suffer from dementia. Majella McDonald is a Clinic Nurse Specialist in…
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…
Bluebird Care hosting free talk in relation to Dementia in Letterkenny on Thursday
Bluebird Care is hosting a free talk in relation to Dementia this Thursday. A number of roadshows are taking place around the country with one in Letterkenny on Thursday May 2nd in the Station House Hotel Letterkenny from 3pm to 5pm. The aim of the talks is to remove the…
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…