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Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms and behaviours that occur when the brain stops working properly. This results in loss of independent function for that person.
Daily brain exercises may help decrease your risk of developing dementia by building cognitive reserve.
This page will help you to find local services in relation to dementia quickly and efficiently.
If you are living with dementia, this section offers some practical advice on living your life to the full.
Within communities people are taking action, big and small steps that make a difference in the everyday lives of people with dementia. Find out what actions you can take and the supports available.
Businesses or service providers can make a big difference to the quality of life of people with dementia and their families. Find out what actions you can take and the supports available.
A community champion inspires others to make a positive difference to people living with dementia and their families. Find out how you can become a community champion and the supports available.
How to diminish the risk factors and reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Businesses and service providers can make a big difference to the quality of life of people with dementia and their families. Being dementia inclusive is about supporting and enabling people with dementia to be actively engaged in their community.
Becoming more dementia inclusive is a socially responsible step. It will improve the customer experience as a whole and bring economic benefits, too.
Join over 35 organisations across Ireland from sectors including retail, transport, banking, health and the voluntary and community sector leading the way in creating dementia inclusive communities.
What is good for people with dementia is good for everyone.
Dementia affects over 500,000 families in Ireland. Your actions will support customers, service users, employees and volunteers.
Information and promotional materials can be ordered free of charge here Free online training can be accessed here and other face-to-face training options are available.
