Find services & support in your county

Due to the Covid-19 some services are suspended but ASI is still supporting people with dementia and their families as our Home CareDementia AdvisersNational Helpline, and Online Family Carer Training are all still running

Due to the Covid-19 some services are suspended but ASI is still supporting people with dementia and their families as our Home CareDementia AdvisersNational Helpline, and Online Family Carer Training are all still running

National Helpline

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s National Helpline Service is open 6 days a week. Call 1800 341 341 or email [email protected]

National Helpline

Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm

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Our confidential National Helpline freephone number is available to callers within the Republic of Ireland. If you live abroad, you can contact our national office at +353 1 207 3800 and ask for our Helpline Service. Telephone charges will apply.

Dementia Adviser

Our Dementia Advisers work with people with dementia, their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service. This service is free and confidential. Dementia Advisers are currently doing home visits in line with public health advice and COVID 19 restrictions.  Dementia Advisers continue to provide support over the phone

Roscommon Dementia Adviser

Contact: Teresa Keegan
Phone: 087 7061183

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Dementia Adviser Teresa Keegan is available to people living in Roscommon. This service is free and confidential.

Longford Dementia Adviser

Contact: Orlaith Leonard
Phone: 087 3951693

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Dementia Adviser, Orlaith Leonard is available to people living in Longford. This service is free and confidential.

Home Care Services

Our home care service offers dementia specific, person centred care and our trained staff work with clients to ensure that we meet your needs.

Longford Home Care

No. 2 Earl Street, Longford Town, Longford N39 N254
Contact: Breda Dunne
How to access this service?

Contact our home care coordinator above. Our home care coordinators will carry out an initial assessment on clients.

To help with this assessment we ask that a referral form is completed and sent to the home care service you are interested in.

Day Care Services

Our day care centres provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet the needs of the person with dementia in a warm, welcoming and safe environment while providing support and stimulation

Ballinasloe Day Care

Ballinasloe Day Care, Ballinasloe Social Services Building, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway H53 KC98
Contact: Niamh Lynch
Phone: 086 145 0513
Friday 10 am to 3pm
How to access this service?

People with dementia, their families and healthcare professionals can contact the day centre they are interested in.

We ask that a referral form is completed and this form requires confirmation of a diagnosis of dementia from a GP or consultant.

Contact the day care centre you are interested in to talk about the service and to send your completed referral form.

Castlerea Day Care

Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45A621
Contact: Michelle Sheil
Phone: 087 938 7533
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
How to access this service?

People with dementia, their families and healthcare professionals can contact the day centre they are interested in.

We ask that a referral form is completed and this form requires confirmation of a diagnosis of dementia from a GP or consultant.

Contact the day care centre you are interested in to talk about the service and to send your completed referral form.

Longford Day Care

Longford Day Care, St. Josephs Hospital, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford
Contact: Jackie Egan
Phone: 085 871 3695
How to access this service?

People with dementia, their families and healthcare professionals can contact the day centre they are interested in.

We ask that a referral form is completed and this form requires confirmation of a diagnosis of dementia from a GP or consultant.

Contact the day care centre you are interested in to talk about the service and to send your completed referral form.

Online Family Carer Training

We offer training to family carers looking after a loved one with dementia. Family carers can either be the primary carers for the person with dementia or those indirectly involved in caring. Please note there is a waiting list for this service. 

How to access this service?

More details on the course are available on our leaflet.
You can register your interest in the course by completing our online application form. For further information, please contact our National Helpline on 1800 341 341.

Support Group

We run support groups for families affected by dementia around Ireland.

Longford Support Group

No. 2 Earl Street, Longford Town, Longford N39 N254
Contact: Breda Dunne
Phone: 086 380 2183
2nd Wednesday of every month 7-8pm
How to access this service?

Carers are free to attend on a once off basis, as needs arise, or on a regular basis.  Contact the coordinator above to find out more information about attending a support group.

Online Carer Support Groups

We run support groups for families affected by dementia around Ireland. The support groups provide an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to share stories and experiences, and access information and practical advice in a relaxed, understanding and supportive environment.

Alzheimer Cafe

Alzheimer Cafes provide a warm and welcoming space for people with dementia, their family and friends, social and health care professionals to meet, exchange ideas and learnings.

Longford Alzheimer Cafe

No. 2 Earl Street, Longford Town, Longford N39 N254
Contact: Eileen Kilbride
Phone: 0863115544
Last Wednesday of Every Month at 7pm - 8.30pm
How to access this service?

Contact the coordinator above to confirm details of the next meetings. Anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend.

Day Care at Home

The Day Care at Home service provides an alternative model of care and support to our clients and families. ASI staff visit the persons home and engage in personalised activities with them in their home.

Roscommon Day Care at Home

Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45A621
Contact: Michelle Sheil
Phone: 087 938 7533

Longford Day Care at Home

No 2 Earl Street, Longford Town, Longford N39 N254
Contact: Breda Dunne

National Dementia Choir

Mindful Melodies- virtual choir

Contact: Anne-Marie Veale
Phone: 087 2388444
Wednesday 13.30-14.30pm

National Virtual Choir

Contact: Catherine Bartels
Phone: 086 0490548
Every Thursday

Sweet Memories Dementia Choir

Slashers GAA club, Longford
Contact: Orlaith Leonard / Martina Logan
12-13.30pm every second Monday

Society Branches

Our branch network plays an integral part in helping us achieve our mission to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.

Longford Branch Office

c/o Longford Day Care, No. 2 Earl Street, Longford Town, Longford
Contact: Josephine Canning
9am to 5pm

Centre of Operations

The Centre of Operations are responsible for the overall management of the relevant services in their region.

Eastern Centre of Operations

First floor only, Unit 7A, The Village, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 A3P6
Contact: Niall Comber
Phone: 087 717 3613

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The Eastern Centre of Operations covers counties Dublin, Louth , Meath , Longford and Westmeath.

Northwest and Midlands Centre of Operations

Cavan Day Centre, St John O Sullivans Home Cathedral Road, Cavan Eircode H12 CF53.
Contact: Operations Manager- Carol Molloy

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The Northwest, Northeast and Midlands Centre of Operations covers counties Donegal, Sligo , Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan.

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.

Social Activities

Roscommon Memory Café

Lakeside Cafe, Lough Key Forest Park Visitor Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, F52 PY66
Contact: Ciaran Mullooly
Phone: 086 083 6720
Once a month

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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

Men’s Shed

Co. Roscommon
Contact: irish Mens Sheds Association
Phone: 01 891 6150

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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.

Siel Bleu Physical Activities

Co. Roscommon
Contact: Head Office
Phone: 01 209 6889

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Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Roscommon can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/

Rural Men’s Group

Roscommon LEADER Partnership Company, Ballaghaderreen, Drumboylan & Dysart, Co. Roscommon
Contact: Anthony Dockery
Phone: 090 6630 252

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Providing older men in the county with an alternative social outlet. There are 3 Rural Men’s Groups in the county covering the catchment areas of Ballaghaderreen, Drumboylan & Dysart. Activities include social evenings, outdoor activities such as day trips and evening entertainment.

Roscommon Friendly Call Service

Roscommon LEADER Partnership Company, Co. Roscommon
Contact: Sandra Quigley
Phone: 090 6630252
Monday to Friday each week.

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A free and confidential telephone service offered to people living in County Roscommon. This service is managed by trained volunteers and workers.

Roscommon Disability Support Group

Resource Centre, Derrane, Co. Roscommon

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Have a sensory garden at their Centre and run some Craft and Flower arranging workshops that people in the early stages of dementia could attend. People attending must be between 18-65.

Western Alzheimers- Roscommon

Goff Street, Co. Roscommon

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Offers Supports and Services to people with dementia in Roscommon. This includes respite, day-care and befriending services.

Longford Men’s Shed

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

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

Siel Bleu Physical Activities

Co. Longford
Contact: Head Office
Phone: 01 209 6889

Note:

Siel Bleu holds a range of physical activity sessions which are open for people with dementia and their carers to attend. The cost per session is €5. Siel Bleu also offers one to one classes which can be held in people’s homes at a cost of €30 per session. The class timetable with details of the groups taking place in Longford can be viewed at this link http://www.sielbleu.ie/communities/

Memory Technology

Longford Memory Technology Resource Room

MTRR PCCC Ballyminnon, Longford N39 C650
Contact: Martina Logan
Email:
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.

Roscommon Memory Technology Resource Room

Boyle Primary Care Centre, Elphin Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Contact: Sarah Comerford
By appointment

Note:

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

Roscommon Memory Clinic

Roscommon University Hospital, Athlone Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
Contact: Dr Gerard O Meara
Three times per month

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The 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 which is also available for people under 65.

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

Need help?
Call the National Helpline
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