Aim: To raise awareness and a better understanding of dementia in our communities, and inspire individuals and organisations to take actions to include and support people with dementia and their families. Online training for Individuals Staff members of public and … Continued
September is nominated internationally as World Alzheimer’s Month -Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. If you are are planning any activities, events or initiatives in support of World Alzheimer’s month please let the Understand Together team know and … Continued
The HSE Memory Technology Resource Room is a room where people with memory difficulties can see and try a range of products to make independent living easier. It is located at St Patrick’s Community Hospital, Carrick on Shannon. Who … Continued
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. … Continued
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Age & Opportunity’s arts and culture programme has created an opportunity for a publicly funded care setting and its residents to engage creatively with a visual artist over the course of a number of months. The application … Continued
Would you like a garden from Bloom 2018 for your community? The HSE is now inviting applications from organisations that could share the garden with the community. Applications close on Friday 18th May so you need to be quick.