During Alzheimer Awareness Month in October, St Gerards Junior school held a day of awareness and fundraising. The generous school community raised an amazing €1500 for Wicklow Dementia Support. The students learned about dementia and the work Wicklow Dementia Support does in the community. They then tied purple ribbons on the trees to mark the
Wicklow Patchwork Group (WPG) - RAFFLE in Aid of #WicklowDementiaSupportGroup - Prize: Quilt made by Members of Wicklow Patchwork Group (see photo below of the quilt). Raffle Ticket Price: €5.00 per ticket The draw will take place on Sunday, 31st October 2021 To purchase raffle tickets contact Wicklow Patchwork Group by email - admin@wicklowpatchwork.ie This
September is World Alzheimer's Month. This year's theme is 'Diagnosis' which came about from recent developments, and potential breakthroughs, in both dementia treatment and diagnostics. We encourage people to recognise the potential warning signs of dementia and to understand the importance of a timely dementia diagnosis. This month, and every month for that matter, we
The Men's Sheds launched a new manual "Your Shed & Dementia" aimed at raising awareness of the condition, as well as offering advice for “Shedders”, their families and carers on supporting a member with dementia. Developed in partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, the manual offers tools
https://alzheimer.ie/get-support/resources-and-factsheets/ Information at your fingertips on the Alzheimer Association of Ireland website. Check out all the information sheets and resources available.
Reminiscence has been found to have a positive effect on the quality of life for people living with dementia. M4D Radio is a 24/7 online radio station with songs specifically picked to evoke memories and aid reminiscence. To find out more and to listen, please visit: https://m4dradio.com/ via: Understand Together
Dementia Advisors for Wicklow Area Dementia Advisers work with people with dementia, their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service. South Dublin and North Wicklow Aine Bennett Phone: 085 801 9186 E-mail: aine.bennett@alzheimer.ie https://alzheimer.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Aine-Bennet-Dementia-Adviser-Service-DL_webAB-SDublin-N-Wicklow.pdf Wexford, South Wicklow Laurence Collins Mob: 087 350 0312 Email: laurence.collins@alzheimer.ie https://alzheimer.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Laurence-Collins-Dementia-Adviser-Service-DL_webLC-Wex-S-Wicklow.pdf
Online Family Carers Support Group The group provides an opportunity to interact and have fun with a group of people who really understand the struggles they face on a daily basis. There are regular social activities, all currently online, such as a regular book club, monthly quiz nights, weekly coffee mornings, ongoing chair yoga sessions,
Singing and music has the most wonderful power to connect with people living with dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has formed a National Virtual Choir to extend their reach so all people living with dementia and their loved ones have access to live, engaging musical therapy in a time when in-person access to such
Tribute to Jenny O'Reilly in Bray People https://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/localnotes/tributes-paid-to-jenny-as-she-steps-down-from-role-at-dementia-support-40441328.html