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We would like to draw your attention to an upcoming event that we think you might be interested in. On Friday 19th April, the Dementia Services Information & Development Centre, in conjunction with the HSE’s Understand Together campaign, are holding a full day seminar entitled “Wayfinding in healthcare settings“. The seminar day will be held … Read more

We are delighted to announce that we have added new booklets on Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies to our existing information. We have also updated several of our existing booklets. If you would like copies of these booklets you can download a copy here, email dementia.ie or call 01 4162035.     … Read more

This month the DSiDC Team have reviewed “Can you see what I see?”   By Caroline Hyland If you would like to read the review please click here

Our 2020 Annual Report is now available for download Please click here to download a copy

The InspireD app enables people living with dementia and their carers to create a digital memory book that stores personal photographs, sounds and videos.  Users can then peruse these and in doing so, share memories about past experiences and important life events.  Users can also add typed or voice notes about photographs, sounds and film clips so that family, friends … Read more

The DSiDC have developed a visual aid to help explain the Covid-19 vaccination process to people with dementia.  If you would like to download a copy of the document please click here Additional resources have been developed to support the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in conjunction with official HSE guidance on COVID-19 these can be viewed … Read more

In partnership with Creative Ireland, IMMA is pleased to announce their new arts programme for older people.  The programme offers a variety of engaging creative events, workshops and resources and delivers a range of free inclusive arts based activities as part of an effort to counteract the social side effects of the pandemic. The programme … Read more

If you are at home caring for a person living with dementia and are experiencing less social contact we have prepared a collection of resources which we hope you will find helpful during these times of uncertainty Weekly Activity Planner for people with dementia and their carers Updated Weekly Activity Planner please download here   … Read more

The Dementia: Understand Together Campaign aims to raise awareness and increase people’s understanding of dementia and is one of six priority areas outlined in the National Dementia Strategy published in 2014 by the Department of Health. Findings from this evaluation report provide important guidance on the next steps for the campaign; how we can build and grow this … Read more