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ASI Services in Louth
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Our Dementia Advisers work with people with dementia, their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service.
Louth Dementia Adviser
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Dementia Adviser, Maeve Montgomery is available to people living in Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. This service is free and confidential.
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.
Memory Café
Contact the coordinator above to confirm details of the next meetings. Anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend.
Day Care Services
Our day care centres provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet the needs of the person with dementia.
Tredagh Lodge 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.
Birches at Rathabbey 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 Birches 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.
Support Group
We run support groups for families affected by dementia around Ireland.
Rath Abbey 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.
Drogheda 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.
Dundalk 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.
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.
National Helpline
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s National Helpline Service is open 6 days a week.
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.
Society Branches
Our branch network plays an integral part in helping us achieve our mission to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.
North Louth Branch
Drogheda 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 Dublin, Meath, Westmeath & Louth
Other Support and Services
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 Louth. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
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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 Louth can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Memory Technology
Dundalk 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.
Drogheda 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.
Memory Clinic
Memory Clinic, Louth
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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.
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
