Leitrim Memory Cafe is a safe social gathering for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families get to chat with each other over a relaxed cuppa. There is also an informative talk by an expert at each cafe.
The Leitrim Memory Cafe has announced its dates for the coming Autumn and into 2019:
25/09/2018 What happens to the memory and other cognitive abilities
30/10/2018 What is Dementia?
27/11/2018 The range of human emotions
29/01/2019 Understanding Fear and Anger
26/02/2019 What help is available
26/03/2019 Communication
30/04/2019 Stress
28/05/2019 Understanding grieving and guilt
25/06/2019 Learning to live with dementia: hitting and overcoming brick walls in life.
All events take place at Cafe Paradiso, Carrick on Shannon Cineplex, Sligo Road, Carrick on Shannon between 11 am and 1 pm.
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
For more information about Leitrim Memory Cafe contact:
Joanne Tyrrell, Community Mental Health Nurse /Mental Health in Older Persons – Ph: 0876847038 and/or Sharon’Richardson Occupational Therapist, St. Patrick’s Hospital sharon.richardson@hse.ie.
Other useful links:
- Memory Technology Resource Room now open in St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon
- Artist’s Residency in Care Settings
- Join Dementia Carers Network
If you would like to be notified of items that specifically affect patients, care and/or disability issues please get in touch with Leitrim PPN Resource Worker, Tracy Ferguson or any of the Leitrim PPN Secretariat or Reps.
Ph: 087 183 1253 or email info@leitrimppn.ie
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