Find services & support in your county

Choose the services that interest you and you will find more information about what they provide, how to access them and you can download our referral forms.

National Helpline

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s National Helpline Service is open 6 days a week. Call 1800 341 341 or email [email protected]

National Helpline

Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm

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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.

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.

Meath Dementia Adviser

Contact: Danielle Timmons

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Dementia Adviser Danielle Timmons is available to people living in County Meath This service is free and confidential.

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.

Meath Home Care

Whistlemount Day Care, 6 Liscarton Villa's, Kells Rd, Navan, Meath, C15 PD35
Contact: Marie Brennan
How to access this service?

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.

Day Care Services

Our day care centres provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet the needs of the person with dementia in a warm, welcoming and safe environment while providing support and stimulation

Oldcastle Day Centre

Oldcastle Day Centre, Health Centre, Oldcastle, Meath, A82 E8D8.
Contact: Samantha Scally
How to access this service?

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.

Whistlemount Day Care

Whistlemount Day Care, 6 Liscarton Villa's, Kells Rd, Navan, Meath, C15 PD35
Contact: Liam Burke
How to access this service?

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.

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

Family Carer Training, Meath

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Whistlemount Day Care, 6 Liscarton Villa's, Kells Rd, Navan, Meath, C15 PD35
Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:30 pm, from 11th February until 25th March 2025 inclusive

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. Please note there is a waiting list for this service. 

How to access this service?

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.

Support Group

We run support groups for families affected by dementia around Ireland.

Under 65 Family Carer Support Group

Dublin
Contact: Adrienne McAvinue / Frances Redmond
Last Tuesday of each month between 8pm and 10pm.

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This support group is strictly for carers of loved ones living with Young Onset Dementia (under 65's)

How to access this service?

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.

Online Carer Support Groups

We run support groups for families affected by dementia around Ireland. The support groups provide an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to share stories and experiences, and access information and practical advice in a relaxed, understanding and supportive environment.

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.

Meath Alzheimer Café

Dunshaughlin Pastoral Centre Main St, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath A85 XA09
Contact: John Kelly
Phone: 087-188 8178
First Wednesday of each month 7pm to 9pm

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The Cafe is for people with dementia and their families.

How to access this service?

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 alternative model of care and support to our clients and families. ASI staff visit the persons home and engage in personalised activities with them in their home.

Meath Day Care at Home

Whistlemount Day Care, 6 Liscarton Villa's, Kells Rd, Navan, Meath, C15 PD35
Contact: Marie Brennan
Manager Name:
Phone: 087 3465198

National Dementia Choir

Mindful Melodies- virtual choir

Contact: Anne-Marie Veale
Phone: 087 2388444
Wednesday 13.30-14.30pm

National Virtual Choir

Contact: Catherine Bartels
Phone: 086 0490548
Every Thursday

Social Club

Our Social Clubs are for people with dementia, their families or carers.

North Meath Social Club

Ballinlough GFC Ballinlough Co. Meath A82 VW27
Contact: Samantha Scally
Manager Name:
3rd Tuesday of each month 2pm - 4pm
How to access this service?

For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.

Navan Saturday Social Club

Whistlemount Day Care, 6 Liscarton Villa's, Kells Rd, Navan, Meath, C15 PD35
Contact: Liam Burke
Phone: 087 974 0871
2nd Saturday of every month from 11am-1 pm
How to access this service?

For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.

Ratoath Social Club

Ratoath Community Centre
Contact: Liam Burke
Last Friday of every month 11am-1pm
How to access this service?

For more information about the club and how to come along contact the organiser with the details above.

Society Branches

Our branch network plays an integral part in helping us achieve our mission to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.

Meath Branch Office

The Chairperson, C/O Navan Day Care Centre, 6 Liscarton Villas, Kells Road, Navan, Co Meath.

Centre of Operations

The Centre of Operations are responsible for the overall management of the relevant services in their region.

Eastern Centre of Operations

First floor only, Unit 7A, The Village, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 A3P6
Contact: Niall Comber
Phone: 087 717 3613

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The Eastern Centre of Operations covers counties Dublin, Louth , Meath , Longford and Westmeath.

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

The Book of Memories Cafe

Eureka house, Navan road, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 DX47
Contact: Denise Browne
First Thursday of the Month 12pm-2pm

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A welcoming, monthly meeting for anyone connected with dementia.
Pop in for a cup of tea, a chat and meet others on a similar journey.

Family Carers Ireland support group

Hartstown Community Centre D15
Contact: Paula Kinsella
Phone: 086 127 7834
Wednesday mornings 10 -12pm

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The Rainbow Café is specifically for older LGBT+ persons, proactive allies, and healthcare professionals supporting older persons.
The space is dementia-inclusive and those living with dementia, along with family carers and supporters, are encouraged to attend and will be assisted to do so in any way possible.

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Social Prescribing is a HSE run service that connects people with supports and activities in the community to strengthen their health, wellbeing and quality of life. Social prescribing is about supporting health and wellbeing by linking people into local, community-based activities such as exercise, art, reading and gardening

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Alone is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home as well as providing befriending services, advice, assistive technology and support

South Meath Social Economy Ltd. (SMSE)

South Meath Social Economy Ltd, Unit 4, Scurlockstown Business Park, Trim, Co. Meath

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South Meath Social Economy (SMSE) provides a household maintenance/repair/cleaning and gardening service to the over 60s and people with disabilities in Co Meath

Meath Men’s Shed

Co. Meath
Contact: Irish Mens Sheds Association
Phone: 01 8916150

Note:

Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Meath. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.

Other

Senior AlertScheme

Co. Meath
Contact: Shirley McGarry
Phone: 046 924 7161

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The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant support for the supply of equipment to enable older people without sufficient means to continue to live securely in their homes. The scheme, which is run by Pobal, replaced the Scheme of Community Support for Older People in May 2010. The grant assistance is made available through community and voluntary groups registered with Pobal.

Memory Technology

Meath Memory Technology Resource Room

An Re Orga, HSE Mental Health Services for Older People Meath, Kennedy Road, Navan, Co Meath C15 NF83
Contact: Aine Donaghy

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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

Cognitive Assessment Service, Meath

An Ré Órga,  Kennedy Road, Navan, Co. Meath
Phone: 046 9098841
9-5pm Mon-Thurs 9-4pm Friday

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Please note that memory clinic referrals are available to all age groups, however a GP / Consultant referral is necessary for assessment.

Public Health Nurse

Local Health Services

Contact: HSE Information Line

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Click the link above to find what local health services are in your area

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