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

Cavan Family Carers Ireland Support Group:

Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan
1st Tuesday morning of each month, 11am

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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.

Cavan Virtual Social Choir

Contact: Patricia Clarke
Phone:
Every Tuesday

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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

Laragh Senior Social Club- Has yet to reopen

Tonnyconnolly, Poles, Co. Cavan
Contact: Rose Smith
Phone: 049 433 0191

Note:

This is an older adults social group and is open for people with dementia to attend.

Cavan Men’s Shed

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

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

Memory Technology

Cavan / Monaghan Memory Technology Resource Room

Occupational Therapy Dept, St Mary's Hospital, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.
Contact: Lisa Lynch
Phone: 086 029 7649
By appointment Tues-Fri 8.30-16.00

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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

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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