I Have Dementia
Find out about practical steps you can take to manage your condition and plan for the future.
Young Onset Dementia
This section explains what early-onset dementia is, employment rights and talking to children.
Day to Day Living
This section provides practical tips & advice on keeping active, driving & dementia, connecting with others and assistive technology.
Planning for the Future
Information on legal and financial affairs, health and care needs and plans for the future
First Steps after Diagnosis
This sections gives information and tips for living well after a diagnosis with dementia.
Treatment for Dementia
There is a range of drug treatments that can help some people manage some of the symptoms.
Talking to Children and Young Adults
This page discusses how to explain a diagnosis of dementia to children and young people.
Useful
Publications
We have a range of publications for people with dementia and their families, call our Helpline to have your copy sent to you, free of charge. Call 1800 341 341 or email [email protected].
- Living with Dementia: an introduction for family carers. https://alzheimer.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Livnig-w-Dementia-for-Family-2020-web.pdf
- Practical steps to promote your independence
- Eating well with dementia
- Practical tips for living well with dementia
- Practical Tips for Coping with Memory Loss
- View all publications https://alzheimer.ie/get-support/resources-and-factsheets/