Understanding dementia

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If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you are not alone. There are people you can talk to and supports you can connect with. You can take steps to live well with your dementia, the resources below can help you to take these steps.

Understanding dementia

Understanding dementia

Learn more about different types of dementia

Progression of dementia

Progression of dementia

Information about the progression of dementia

Treatments for dementia

Treatments for dementia

Medications that may be used to manage symptoms

Health Care Professionals

Health Care Professionals

Healthcare professionals who work with dementia

More information

About Alzheimer Ireland

The Society was founded in 1982 by a small group of people who were caring for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia. Find out what we do, contact us and more

About our services

We offer a range of services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, their families and carers. All our services operate using the philosophy of person centred care.

Featured Events

Fundraising is an extremely important source of revenue for our services and takes place locally across Ireland as well as through national events and campaigns. We aim is to raise €5 million a year.

Campaigns

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has, since it was founded, campaigned on behalf of people with dementia and their carers to improve the lives of all those affected by dementia.

Shop

We have many items available for sale through our shop. Buy these items will help raise much needed funds for The Society to continue providing vital service all around the country.