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.

Other Support and Services

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Social Activities

Fermoy Dementia Café

Adare Hall, Fermoy
Contact: Amy Murphy
2.30-4.30pm Last Wednesday of every month

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Age Action’s Care and Repair does small DIY jobs, free of charge, for older people to help them maintain their homes and their independence.

The Crystal Project

Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre

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The Crystal Project is a community dementia project. Services include Social club trips, information talks, music classes and brain exercise training

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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

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An in person Social Singing Group for people living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and/or Parkinson’s and their Carers. This is on in various locations throughout Cork. Please click View Full Info for location details.

Youghal Social Cafe

Holy Family Church Hall, Youghal, Cork
Contact: Niamh Herbert
Phone: 087 641 3468
Last Friday of each month 11am-1pm.

Cork Men’s Shed

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

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

Singing for the Brain

Online via Zoom
Contact: Mary
Every Tuesday 2.30pm – 3.30pm

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Everyone welcome to tune in online via Zoom

Memory Technology

Mallow Memory Technology Resource Room

Mallow Primary Healthcare building, Mallow, Co. Cork
Contact: Sheena Cadoo
By appointment

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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.

Cork Memory Technology Resource Room

MTRR, Grounds of St. Finbarr's Hospital, Douglas Road, Co. Cork
Contact: Ciara O'Neill/ Katie O'Callaghan
By appointment

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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

Assessment & Treatment Clinic, Cork

Assessment & Treatment Centre, St. Finbarrs Hospital, Douglas Road, Cork City, Co. Cork
Phone: 021 4923298
One day a week Wednesday

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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.

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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