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.

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Dementia Adviser Marina Devaney is available to people living in Sligo/Leitrim. 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.

Sligo Home Care

Lakeview Business Park, Aughamore, Carraroe, Sligo, F91XW54.
Contact: Clair Culkin
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

Easkey Day Care

Easkey Day Care Centre, Bunowna, Easky Co. Sligo, F26YK85
Contact: Bernadette Keenan
Every Friday
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.

Aughamore Day Care

Aughamore Day Care, Lakeview Business Park, Aughamore, Carraroe, Sligo, F91XW54.
Contact: Clair Culkin
Phone: 085 872 0043
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.

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.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, CST, is an evidence-based group intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Sligo

Aughamore Day Care, Lakeview Business Park, Aughamore, Carraroe, Sligo, F91XW54.
Contact: Rachel Cawley
Phone: 0876213044
Friday 10am to 3pm

Support Group

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

Sligo Support Group

Aughmore Day care Centre, Lakeview, Carraroe, F91 XW54
Contact: Debby Gregg
10.30-12.30 Last Thursday of every month
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.

Sligo Memory Cafe

Sligo Park Hotel Co. Sligo
Contact: Clair Culkin
Phone: 085 872 0043
11 am to 1pm every 3rd Thursday
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.

Sligo Day Care at Home

Lakeview Business Park, Aughamore, Carraroe, Sligo, F91XW54.
Contact: Bernadette Keenan

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.

Rathcormac Social Club

Old school, Clooneen, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo. F91 XT57
Contact: Erin Lynch.
Phone: 0873972583
Every Second Wednesday 2.30 - 4.30pm
How to access this service?

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

Skreen Social Club

Skreen Dromard Community Centre
Contact: Erin Lynch
Phone: 087 397 2583
2.30-4.30pm every 2nd Wednesday
How to access this service?

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

Centre of Operations

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

Northwest and Midlands Centre of Operations

Cavan Day Centre, St John O Sullivans Home Cathedral Road, Cavan Eircode H12 CF53.
Contact: Operations Manager- Carol Molloy

Note:

The Northwest, Northeast and Midlands Centre of Operations covers counties Donegal, Sligo , Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan.

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

Tubbercurry South Sligo Social club

Tubbercurry family resource centre ( upstairs. Lift available) Mountain Rd., Tubbercurry, F91YR25
Phone: 0719186926
Thursdays : 10th October, 14th November, 12th December

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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

Sligo Men’s Shed

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

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

Siel Bleu Physical Activities

Co. Sligo
Contact: Head Office
Phone: 01 209 6889

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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 Sligo can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/

Memory Technology

Sligo Memory Technology Resource Room

OT Dept, St. Johns Hospital, Sligo
Contact: Kara Dolan
Phone: 087 451 8281

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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

Contact: HSE Information Line

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

Need help?
Call the National Helpline
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