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ASI Services in Tipperary
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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
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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.
North Tipperary Dementia Adviser
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Dementia Adviser, Joanne Hourigan is available to people living in North Tipperary. This service is free and confidential.
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Dementia Adviser, Gemma O'Donnell is available to people living in South Tipperary. 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.
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
Borrisokane 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 Cairde Day Care
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Transport included
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.
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.
Clonmel Support Group
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Pre-booking is required
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 Tippeary 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.
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.
National Online Family Carer Support Groups
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.
North Tipperary Alzheimer Cafe
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.
Limerick , North Tipp/Clare Day Care at Home
Le Cairde, Clonmel, Tipperary Day Care at Home
National Dementia Choir
Mindful Melodies- virtual choir
National Virtual Choir
Respite Care
We currently operate one national respite centre in Ireland
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This covers Limerick, Clare and Tipperary
Society Branches
Our branch network plays an integral part in helping us achieve our mission to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.
Centre of Operations
The Centre of Operations are responsible for the overall management of the relevant services in their region.
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The South Eastern Centre of Operations covers Wicklow, Kildare , Laois, Offaly, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary. Wexford and Waterford.
Southern Centre of Operations
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The Southern Centre of Operations covers county Clare, Limerick, Nth Tipperary, Kerry and Cork.
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 Rosemary Dementia Cafe
Age Friendly Dementia Cafe Roscrea
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It is an opportunity for people with memory loss, their friends, and carers to meet. We offer advice on services available, support and information.
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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
ALONE
Website: https://alone.ie/our-work/
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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
Memory Cafe, Thurles
The Living Well with Dementia Service South Tipperary.
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The 5 Step Program and Memory Technology Library is now run by the HSE
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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Mens Sheds are in different locations throughout Tipperary. Contact Irish Men's Sheds Association by phone or look for a list on the website.
Siel Bleu Physical Activities
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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 Tipperary can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/
Memory Technology
North Tipperary 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
South Tipperary 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, St. Patrick’s Hospital
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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 which is available for people under 65
Public Health Nurse
Local Health Services
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