Dementia Upcoming events and resources

 Upcoming events and resources

Reminder about August Social Event

We are  really looking forward to our August social event. On Thursday 24th August we are going on a nature walk followed by a trad session. The nature walk will take place in Ballyhooly Woods and will be led by Pat Nash. Pat, who has Lewy Body Dementia was formally in the Irish Army and has experience with orienteering, as well as being a founding member of the Ballyhooly Walking Group. While this will be a gentle walk unfortunately it will not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The walk will begin at 11am and will last approx. one hour. We will meet in Ballyhooly and more than likely car pool as there is limited parking at the woods.

This will be followed by a trad session in Ballyhooly Community Centre (EIRCODE P51 DC42)  12.30-1.30 and refreshments will be served.

The trad session is open to anyone – you don’t have to have come on the walk to attend.

Booking for these events is essential. To book your place email me or phone or text Margaret on 086 025 5205. Please include your phone number when booking.

There will be a voluntary contribution bucket at the event and any donations towards the running of our services would be gratefully received.

Thanks to Pat and Margaret Nash and their family for all their work in organising this event. Its not to be missed!!

 

Newmarket Alzheimer Café

Looking forward to our first Autumn Alzheimer Café on Thursday 7th September 11am-1pm. Amy Murphy Dementia Advisor with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland will be speaking about ‘Living well with dementia’.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be served and it will be an opportunity to share experiences  in an informal setting, This is taking place in The Culturlann, Newmarket P51 D854.

To register email me or phone or text Margaret on 086 025 5205

 Transition Year Programme

 The Alzheimer Society of Ireland  has created a Creating a Dementia Inclusive Generation’ Transition Year Programme in collaboration with the Dementia Services Information and Development Centre

It aims to educate teenagers about dementia and to reduce stigma.

It is an  E-learning programme contains five modules of self-directed learning on the Moodle platform.

These include:

-Growing Older

_The Brain

-Brain Health

-What is Dementia?

-Perceptions of Dementia

The Project is an official Challenge Partner with An Gaisce The President’s Award.

For more information go to https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/awareness-raising/creating-a-dementia-inclusive-generation/