Wicklow Dementia Support CLG is seeking to find a Program Manager to manage operations and contribute to the growth of Wicklow Dementia Support CLG. The role is to provide operational and administrative assistance to Wicklow Dementia Support CLG (WDS) including bolster and build capacity within WDS AlzPals Befriending Programme and develop WDS Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation
A weekly visit to a person living with memory loss can ‘make their week’. Do you have 2-3 hours per week to spare? AlzPals is a befriending service providing companionship for people living with memory loss. Volunteers support the person to get out and about or have a chat over a cup of tea
Take a Dip for Dementia in any coastal location on Christmas Day 2021 and denote €5 to help raise funds to support those living with dementia in Co Wicklow. The money donated will go towards providing support services to people with dementia and their carers. Or
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