
Irish Dementia Working Group (The ASI)
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Irish Dementia Working Group is a national campaigning group that gives voice to the lived experience of dementia. Supported by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
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The Crucial Views event, is collaboration between #creativelife and St James's Hospital and is an event not to be missed. Rose Anne Kenny will chair a panel discussion in the morning after which IMMA will facilitate an interactive slow looking art session before a screening of



Mohill Town Team working with Understand Together & Age Friendly Ireland are organising a dementia awareness evening on Thursday 27th February @ 7pm In Mohill Library in partnership with Understand Together. All are welcome. Guest speakers on the evening #dementiainclusivecommunities


Today is #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025! 🌟 Celebrating our incredible helpline and information team for supporting those with dementia and family carers. Thank you! 💜 Need help? Call 1800 341 341 or email [email protected] 📞 #ThePowerOfHelplines




It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 and the theme is #Focusonthebrain. Our brains are incredible and can adapt, so it’s never too late to care for your #brainhealth. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Learn more: ow.ly/bvoy50VcV3o. National Dementia Services


We’re thrilled to be one of 3 charities selected for the Lord Mayor of Dublin’s Charity Ball 2025, alongside CF Ireland & Dublin Rape Crisis Centre! Big thanks to Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain for your support. Join us on May 10th at the round room dublin, sponsored by EHL Experiences,


Over 64k people have dementia in Ireland. Supporting people to stay connected, keeping up with hobbies and interests may help slow progression and improve brain health outcomes understandtogether.ie/get-involved #BrainAwarenessWeek2025 National Dementia Office #brainhealth



Age-specific dementia prevalence rates declined by approximately two-thirds in the US during 1984 to 2024-similar trend in other countries. Likely due to better education, cardiovascular risk mgx, and brain health interventions. Dementia Research Network Ireland The Alzheimer Society of Ireland jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

North & South Tipperary run regular dementia cafe's in a variety of locations in the county. To find the nearest to you please see poster included & contact details Tipperary Age Friendly TippCoCoLibraries #dementiainclusivecommunities


The next community champion lite-bite session is April 9th 12.30 – 13.30 online. Contact [email protected] to sign up. Guest speakers ALONE Support Coordinator Leitrim Marguerite Keating, Irish Dementia Working Group (The ASI) The Alzheimer Society of Ireland & member of Bantry Dementia Alliance

Our friends at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland The Alzheimer Society of Ireland have launched #TeaDay2025 to show solidarity and raise awareness of dementia. This year the event is being hosted by Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain alzheimer-europe.org/news/alzheimer…

✅Our team were delighted to meet with Minister for Older People Kieran O’Donnell TD for Limerick City Constituency & officials in Leinster House. ✅ Very positive discussions & plans to further develop supports & services for people impacted by dementia over the coming years. #DementiaSupports



Our Advocacy Manager Philippe Carr pictured with Senator Laura Harmon The Labour Party at the Dementia Workshop- Highlighting links in the Community at Leinster House today. #DementiaServices


It's so important we keep dementia a priority and keep working with vital organisations like The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Studies show that every day in Ireland, approx. 30 people will be diagnosed with dementia. Many thanks Senator Fiona OLoughlin for organising today's presentation on the topic.


The number of people living with dementia is set to double by 2045. It’s crucial that TDs & Senators join the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, chaired by Senator Fiona OLoughlin. Let’s work together to improve support & services for all those affected. #DementiaServices
