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Local fundraiser in Crossroads to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Donegal native John Devine will host a fundraiser weekend with proceeds going to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI). An estimated 2,451 people live with dementia in Donegal, and 64,000 people live with dementia in Ireland which will more than ...

28 Jul 2022 at 11:58

Arts & Entertainment

Star-studded line-up to help raise funds for Alzheimer Society of Ireland

A star-studded line-up is to take to the stage next month to help raise funds for the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. The Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny is the venue for an evening of dance with Evelyn Gallagher and friends on ...

21 May 2022 at 15:47

Local News

Sad passing of former Raphoe school principal

Communities throughout east Donegal have been saddened to learn of the sudden passing in Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday of Pearl Millar, (Margaret Noble), Milltown, St Johnston, a past principal of Raphoe Central National School. A ...

14 Mar 2022 at 12:17

National News

Drug prescribed for bipolar disorder may lower dementia risk, UK study finds

A drug usually prescribed for conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression may lower the risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say the findings support the possibility that lithium could be a preventative ...

19 Mar 2022 at 12:23

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Donegal folk urged to walk together for friends and neighbours living with Alzheimer’s

Donegal folk are being urged to walk together for friends and neighbours living with Alzheimer’s This morning's Memory Walk at 11.30am in Drumboe Woods, Stranorlar brings people together to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. It's ...

18 Sept 2022 at 09:00

National News

'A historic moment' - Research finds new drug slows memory decline in dementia patients

A British dementia charity has hailed a “historic moment” in Alzheimer’s research as a new drug made in Japan has been found to reduce memory decline among patients with early-stage disease. Lecanemab was found to slow decline in ...

28 Sept 2022 at 12:05

Arts & Entertainment

Sex Pistols singer competing for Irish Eurovision entry says raising Alzheimer's awareness already 'a win'

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has said being able to raise awareness about his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease with his Eurovision bid song is already a win for him. The 66-year-old singer, who is vying to represent Ireland ...

17 Jan 2023 at 10:36

National News

John Lydon on raising awareness about wife’s Alzheimer’s with Eurovision entry

16 Jan 2023 at 10:06

National News

The National Dementia Adviser Service is being expanded to every county in Ireland

The HSE and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland have expanded the National Dementia Adviser Service by providing a Dementia Adviser to every county in Ireland. The expansion of this service will see Dementia Advisers in ...

10 Nov 2021 at 13:09

National News

GUIDE: Six expert-backed ways to reduce dementia risk

Covid isn’t the only major health concern of our times – experts have been warning about dementia reaching epidemic levels too. Already a leading cause of death and disability among older people, according to ...

13 May 2022 at 10:50

Local News

Alzheimer Society celebrates charity Tea Day at new Ballybofey premises

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI), celebrates the Alzheimer’s Tea Day Comeback at their new premises in Ballybofey on Thursday, May 5. The Covid-19 pandemic moved the event online for the past two ...

05 May 2022 at 10:53

Local News

New office for Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Ballybofey

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is moving offices in Donegal. The organisation will officially launch its new premises at Units 4 and 5, Dunfril House, Chestnut Road, Ballybofey on Thursday May 5 at 2pm ...

27 Apr 2022 at 08:00

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