Alzheimer Society of Ireland hosting free online workshop on how social robots can be used in dementia care – now and in the future

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, in collaboration with NUI Galway and IT Sligo, is hosting a free online workshop to discover how social robots are being used in dementia care and will explore how they may be used in future care models in Ireland.   The online workshop, ‘Using Social Robots in Dementia Care – Current Challenges and Future […]

Dáithí Ó Sé Invites Tipperary To Tea To Mark 25th Anniversary Of Alzheimer’s Tea Day Campaign

RTÉ and Rose of Tralee presenter, Dáithí Ó Sé, is calling on the nation to host a Tea Day in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI). Alzheimer’s Tea Day, the charity’s largest annual fundraising campaign, was launched today in The Maryborough House Hotel, Cork and takes place on Thursday 2nd May, 2019. The […]

Munster Dementia Carers Advocacy Network To Meet To Discuss Lack of Dementia Support

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) will hold the second meeting of the regional group of its carer advocacy network, the Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN), in the Clayton Hotel in Limerick City on Friday, July 27th (12.00pm-2.00pm).   The DCCN, which was set up in 2013, is a national campaigning group and is made up of […]

Alzheimer Society Of Ireland Launches Regional Group For Dementia Carers’ Advocacy Network In Munster

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has launched the regional group of its carer advocacy network, the Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN), in Munster with the first meeting taking place in Limerick city. The DCCN, which was set up in 2013, is a national campaigning group and is made up of people who have experience […]

World Alzheimer’s Month Information Event To Be Held In Thurles

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is hosting a free World Alzheimer’s Month Information Event at the Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co Tipperary on Thursday, September 28th from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. The theme of the event will be living positively with dementia with tips on managing day to day life. Speakers include Emma O’Brien, Occupational Therapist; Amy […]

Alzheimer Society Of Ireland Hosting Celebratory AlzTalks Eevent In The Cork Arts Theatre

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is hosting a celebratory AlzTalks event which will feature people living with dementia, carers and musicians at the Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay, Shandon, Cork on Wednesday, September 27th 2017 (6.30pm-9.00pm). The eclectic event – which features the legendary John Spillane – is aimed at shattering the stigma and misconceptions that […]

Kathy Ryan (56) from Cashel who is living with dementia since 2014 is calling on you to support the 55,000 people with dementia using your signature

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is calling on the Government to invest €40 million towards community supports for people with dementia which has been outlined in the Pre-Budget Submission ‘Dementia Care Begins at Home – Building a Community of Care’. Kathy Ryan from Cashel, was diagnosed with younger on set Alzheimer in 2014 is also […]

Miss Tipperary Holding Fundraiser in Garrykennedy for The Alzheimer Society

The current Miss Tipperary, Niamh Kennedy, is organising an event as a fundraiser for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on Saturday 17th September. The event takes place in, Larkins Bar & Restaurant, Garrykennedy, where Niamh also works, from 5pm to 8pm and beyond! There will be live music, a BBQ, face painting for kids and […]