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Clarinbridge Day Centre hosts Galway tea event to mark 30 years of Alzheimer’s Tea Day
Mark your calendars for a very special cup of tea. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting the 30th Alzheimer’s Tea Day across Ireland and The Alzheimer’s Day Centre in Clarinbridge will join the celebrations with Tea Day on April 29 from 2pm to 4pm at the centre. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show that at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia, every single day.
Portiuncula Hospital and CHW formally launch ‘Patient Communications Passport’
Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) and Community Healthcare West (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) are delighted to introduce the new ‘Getting to know what matters to me’ Communication Passport for people living with dementia.
New communication passport to help people with dementia introduced in the west
A new initiative, designed to reduce communication barriers for people with dementia when accessing health services, has been introduced locally.
Galway participants wanted for dementia research
Occupational therapist, Simone Ryan, is looking for individuals living with early-to-middle-stage dementia to take part in a research study. Simone is completing this research as part of her master’s degree in the University of Galway.
Free blood pressure checks for National Blood Pressure Day 2024
This Thursday, January 18, The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is teaming up with RTÉ's Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024. The partnership will see over 28 pharmacies participating in Galway, offering once-off free blood pressure checks.
HSE roll out a mobile x-ray service in west
HSE Community Healthcare West are the latest area to roll out a mobile x-ray service in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. This service will help older people avoid having to attend Emergency Departments for an x-ray.
Third of people with dementia do not have access to relevant services
A third of people living with dementia said they are unable to access the services they need, while a further half say they are only able to access some of the services they need.
Recognising the signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
Over 64,000 people in Ireland are currently living with dementia, with the numbers predicted to rise to 150,000 by 2050.
Government urged to invest €21 million in community supports and services for dementia
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) is calling on the Government to invest €21.3 million in vital community supports, care services and social protection to meet the growing needs of thousands of people across the country.
