Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, CST, is an evidence-based group intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia.
Usually a group of up to ten people meet once or twice a week for 14 weeks. Your coordinator will plan themed activities that aim to provide stimulation for thinking, concentration and memory. Activities can include number games, creativity and categorising.
Research evidence suggests that CST can benefit cognitive function, quality of life, well-being, communication and social interaction. CST has also been recommended by the NICE SCIE Guidelines (2006) for all individuals with mild-moderate dementia. You can read more about CST at www.cstdementia.com
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland recently trained a number of coordinators to run CST groups.
Our Coordinators are now planning CST groups at the following locations:
- Galway: Contact Joanne Hourigan on 086 785 2156 or joanne.hourigan@alzheimer.ie for further information.
- Ballina/Killaloe for people living in North Tipperary, East Clare and Limerick: Contact Christina McKenna at 061 374 888
- Sligo: Contact Nuala Scully at 087 805 1286
If you are interested in CST and would like register your interest in future groups:
Call Elaine or Ashley, Helpline Advisers at 01 207 3819
Email helpline@alzheimer.ie
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, CST, is an evidence-based group intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia. For information about this club please contact Joanne at the number above.
This service is available to people living in Sligo, Galway, North Tipperary, Ennis Co. Clare, North Cork, North Kerry and Limerick. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, CST, is an evidence-based group intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia. For information about this club please contact the coordinator at the number above.
