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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Age Action Care and Repair
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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.
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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
Website: http://menssheds.ie/shed-directory/
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A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are open to all men regardless of age, background or ability.
Website: https://westernalzheimer.ie
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Offers Support and Services to people with Dementia in Mayo. This includes Respite, Day-care and Befriending services
Dementia Support Group
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Community Action in Mayo run a Support Group for carers of people with dementia
One to one Support Service
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As part of the Mayo Community Action on Dementia Project, a trained person will spend time with the person with dementia on a one to one basis
Other
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As part of the Community Action in Mayo Project, this service works with people with dementia and their families to access information, supports and services throughout the course of the condition.
Memory Technology
Mayo 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.
Public Health Nurse
Local Health Services
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Click the link above to find what local health services are in your area
