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ASI Services in Donegal
Print ListDue to the Covid-19 some services are suspended but ASI 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
National Helpline 1800 341 341
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s National Helpline Service is open 6 days a week. Call 1800 341 341 or email helpline@alzheimer.ie
National Helpline
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Our confidential National Helpline freephone number is available to callers within the Republic of Ireland. If you live abroad, you can contact our national office at +353 1 207 3800 and ask for our Helpline Service. Telephone charges will apply.
Home Care Services
Our home care service offers dementia specific, person centred care and our trained staff work with clients to ensure that we meet your needs.
Donegal Home Support
Contact our home care coordinator above. Our home care coordinators will carry out an initial assessment on clients.
To help with this assessment we ask that a referral form is completed and sent to the home care service you are interested in.
Social Club
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, Support Groups, Alz Cafes, Social Clubs, face to face Family Carer Training are all postponed until further notice. Our Social Clubs are for people with dementia, their families or carers.
Moville Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Carrick Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Ballyshannon Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Letterkenny Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Alzheimer Cafe
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, Support Groups, Alz Cafes, Social Clubs, face to face Family Carer Training are all postponed until further notice. Alzheimer Cafes provide a warm and welcoming space for people with dementia, their family and friends, social and health care professionals to meet, exchange ideas and learnings.
Letterkenny Alzheimer Café
Contact the coordinator above to confirm details of the next meetings. Anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend.
Ballybofey Alzheimer Cafe
Contact the coordinator above to confirm details of the next meetings. Anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend.
Day Care Services
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, Support Groups, Alz Cafes, Social Clubs, face to face Family Carer Training are all postponed until further notice. Our day care centres provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet the needs of the person with dementia.
Cloghan Day Care
People with dementia, their families and healthcare professionals can contact the day centre they are interested in.
We ask that a referral form is completed and this form requires confirmation of a diagnosis of dementia from a GP or consultant.
Contact the day care centre you are interested in to talk about the service and to send your completed referral form.
Glenties Day Care
People with dementia, their families and healthcare professionals can contact the day centre they are interested in.
We ask that a referral form is completed and this form requires confirmation of a diagnosis of dementia from a GP or consultant.
Contact the day care centre you are interested in to talk about the service and to send your completed referral form.
Gweedore Day Care
People with dementia, their families and healthcare professionals can contact the day centre they are interested in.
We ask that a referral form is completed and this form requires confirmation of a diagnosis of dementia from a GP or consultant.
Contact the day care centre you are interested in to talk about the service and to send your completed referral form.
Respite Care
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, Support Groups, Alz Cafes, Social Clubs, face to face Family Carer Training are all postponed until further notice. We currently operate two national respite centres in Ireland
The Orchard Respite Centre
Watermans Lodge Respite Care Centre
Society Branches
Our branch network plays an integral part in helping us achieve our mission to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.
Donegal Branch Office
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Please contact Alastair McKinney if you would like to get involved in the Branch, volunteer, help in Fundraising or any media queries.
Centre of Operations
The Centre of Operations are responsible for the overall management of the relevant services in their region.
Northwest / Midwest Centre of Operations
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The Northwest / Midwest Centre of Operations covers counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary, Longford & Roscommon
Other Support and Services
Many of these services will be currently postponed or offering an alternative option due to Covid 19. Contact the relevant service to enquire. There are a range of other services, in addition to those provided by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, which can provide support and assistance to you and your family.
Social Activities
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Donegal. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Memory Technology
Donegal Memory Technology Resource Room
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The Memory Technology Resource Room has assistive technology products on display. People with memory difficulties and their carers will have an opportunity to see a range products and how they work. You can also access expert advice about assistive technology.
Public Health Nurse
Local Health Services
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Click the link above to find what local health services are in your area
Clinical Care
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The clinical care team are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist mental health services to older people. They work in partnership with GP's, hospitals and other local health care and social services. Majority of clinical care services will require a referral from a GP. To find a clinical care service in your area you can visit the Understand Together website click the link above. Select your location to filer the services
