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ASI Services in Dublin
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.
Virtual Dementia Nurse
A 1:1 telephone or video conference call with a Dementia Nurse. This creates a space for people with dementia and / or their families to raise issues that may be arising for them during the cocooning phase of the COVID 19 Emergency.
Virtual Dementia Nurse
Website: https://alzheimer.ie/
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s National Helpline is expanding with a new free call-back service which offers people with dementia and family carers the opportunity to book a 1:1 session with a Dementia Nurse or a Dementia Adviser during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Call the Helpline on 1800 341 341 to make an appointment.
Dementia Adviser
Our Dementia Advisers work with people with dementia, their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service. No Dementia Advisers are doing any Home Visits at the moment - the support is only over the phone for the time being due to Covid-19 restrictions.
South Dublin Dementia Adviser
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Dementia Adviser's Jean Scanlan and Aine Bennett are available to people living in South Dublin. This service is free and confidential.
North Dublin Dementia Adviser
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Dementia Adviser's Ana Dalton and Joanne Brennan are available to people living in North Dublin. This service is free and confidential.
Online Family Carer Training
We offer training to family carers looking after a loved one with dementia. Family carers can either be the primary carers for the person with dementia or those indirectly involved in caring
More details on the course are available on our leaflet.
You can register your interest in the course by completing our online application form. For further information, please contact our National Helpline on 1800 341 341.
Online Family Carer Supports
We have recently launched a new Online Support Group for Family Carers of People with Dementia to help alleviate the increasing pressure points on family carers during Covid-19.
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.
South Dublin and West Home Care
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.
North Dublin Home Care
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.
Alzheimer Cafe
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.
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is working in partnership with Alzheimer Cafes in the Dublin area.
Contact the coordinator above to confirm details of the next meetings. Anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend.
Day Care at Home
The Day Care at Home service provides an interim alternative model of care and support to our clients and families while our face-to-face Day Care Centres remain temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 health crisis.
Orchard, Blackrock Day Care at Home
Curlew Rd, Drimnagh Dublin Day Care at Home
Heskin Court, Blackrock, Dublin Day Care at Home
Clonmacnoise, Harold’s Cross, Dublin Day Care at Home
Tymon (Rose Cottage), Dublin Day Care at Home
Fingal, Dublin Day Care at Home
Le Cheile, Glasnevin, North Dublin Day Care at Home
Clonsilla Day Care at Home (Failte Day Care)
National Dementia Choir
National Virtual Choir
Social Club
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, 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.
Dundrum 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.
Castleknock Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Howth 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.
Hartstown 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.
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Santry Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Blackrock Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Bloomfield Social Club
For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.
Day Care Services
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, 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.
Malahide 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.
The Orchard 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.
Clonmacnoise 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.
Curlew Road 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.
Heskin Court 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.
Cairdeas 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.
Rose Cottage 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.
Fingal 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.
Le Cheile 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.
Dublin North Saturday Club
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.
Failte 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, 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
Support Group
Day Care Centres, Respite Centres, Social Clubs, face to face Family Carer Training are all postponed until further notice. We run support groups for families affected by dementia around Ireland.
Crumlin Support Group
Carers are free to attend on a once off basis, as needs arise, or on a regular basis. Contact the coordinator above to find out more information about attending a support group.
Forget Me Not Support Group
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This group is for families whose loved ones have entered Long Term Care or are now deceased.
Carers are free to attend on a once off basis, as needs arise, or on a regular basis. Contact the coordinator above to find out more information about attending a support group.
Under 65 Family Carer Support Group
Carers are free to attend on a once off basis, as needs arise, or on a regular basis. Contact the coordinator above to find out more information about attending a support group.
North Dublin Support Group
Carers are free to attend on a once off basis, as needs arise, or on a regular basis. Contact the coordinator above to find out more information about attending a support group.
Society Branches
Our branch network plays an integral part in helping us achieve our mission to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.
South Dublin Branch Office
Centre of Operations
The Centre of Operations are responsible for the overall management of the relevant services in their region.
North Eastern Centre of Operations
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The North Eastern Centre of Operations covers counties North Dublin, Meath, Longford, Westmeath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
South Eastern Centre of Operations
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The South Eastern Centre of Operations covers counties South Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Waterford and South Tipperary.
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
St Joseph’s Shankill Cinema Club
Musical Memories Choir, Deansgrange
Rising Voices Dementia Choir
Dementia Friendly Gallery Tours
Website: http://www.sielbleu.ie
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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Dublin can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Dublin. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Azure Tours at IMMA
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Azure Art Tours for people with Dementia, their carers and friends.
Crumlin Community Choir
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This Choir is held in the Community Centre for Music and Arts, Crumlin. The choir is for older people with particular welcome for people with memory loss or dementia and their friends and neighbours.
Forget-me-nots Choir
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This choir is for older people and particularly welcomes those affected by memory loss.
Living Well with Dementia Project
Website: http://livingwellwithdementia.ie/
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Living Well with Dementia Project in Partnership with HSE CHO Area 6 Dublin South and Southside Partnership. This project is a continuation of the Volunteering/Social Activities component of the Genio LWwD Blackrock-Stillorgan project. Activities/Services provided include Choirs, Physical activity classes, Art Therapy, Movement to Dance and Befriending services. Referral is via a person's Public Health Nurse or Psychiatry of Old Age Dublin South.
Rose Cottage Gardening Programme
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's Gardening Programme for persons with dementia on Fridays 10-1pm. Light Breakfast and light Lunch served. Includes caring for plants in raised beds and containers, trips out to the gardens of Dublin and Wicklow, gardening quiz, slide shows and talks, seasonal crafts making gifts and decorations. Charge - 12 euro
Memory Technology
Phoenix Park 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.
Beaumont 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.
Ballyfermot 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.
Clonskeagh 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.
Loughlinstown Memory Technology Resource Room
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Referral-based service.
Memory Clinic
Memory Clinic, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
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The Memory Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Referral-based service, not available for people under 65. People under the age of 65 are referred to the Neurology service at St Vincent's University Hospital
Multidisciplinary Memory Clinic, St Patrick’s Mental Health Services
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Referral-based service which is also available for people under 65 on a case by case basis.
Memory Assessment & Support Clinic, St Mary’s Day Hospital
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service.
St John of God Memory Assessment Service, Dublin
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65.
Highfield Healthcare Memory Clinic
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65.
The Dementia Advisory Resource Centre, Consilla, Dublin
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65.
Mercer’s Memory Clinic
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65.
Memory Assessment & Support Clinic, Connolly Hospital
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65 on a case by case basis.
Mater Hospital Memory Clinic
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65.
Bloomfield Memory Clinic
Website: http://www.bloomfield.ie/
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The Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service which is also available for people under 65.
Memory Assessment Clinic, Tallaght
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The Memory Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service.
St Vincents Memory Clinic
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The Memory Clinic is a specialised service for people with memory loss, changes in cognitive function and dementia. Diagnosis and treatments are provided for those concerned about changes in their memory and memory disorders, including dementia. Medical referral-based service.
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
