Our lovely Mam, Grandmother and Paddy’s amazing wife, spent the last few years, but specifically the last 6 months battling this cruel disease. Because of COVID restrictions, it was even harder on her and our family, as she was unable to access familiar surroundings or people when she became unwell physically. It made her ability to interact with carers more difficult, along with her ability to communicate her needs and caused so many other problems. This cruel disease needs so much more research and funding to help suffers and their families and carers to gain access to services and look for treatments.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia specific service provider in Ireland. For practical information and emotional support or information on our supports and services contact The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline which is open six days a week Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm on 1800 341 341 or email helpline@alzheimer.ie The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is still supporting people with dementia and their families as our Home Care; Dementia Advisers; National Helpline, and Online Family Carer Training are all still running, our administration staff are operating from their homes across the country and in addition we are looking at new ways of providing ASI support to our clients and their families.The restrictions in place to ensure public health throughout Covid-19 has severely impacted our ability to hold many of our traditional fundraising events. This has had a significant impact on us and we welcome all fundraising support.