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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

Local News

Donegal Librarians Reveal their top 25 must-read Dementia books

A collection of Top 25 Dementia books, as compiled by Ireland’s librarians, has today been revealed. There is an estimated 2,451 people living with dementia in Donegal and each year more than 11,000 people develop the disease across the country ...

24 Feb 2022 at 17:45

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

National News

Number of adults with dementia in Ireland expected to almost triple by 2050

Ireland will see a 166% rise in dementia cases by 2050. That's according to The Global Burden of Disease study, which was published in The Lancet medical journal yesterday (January 6). The results of the study show that the number of ...

07 Jan 2022 at 13:27

National News

Study suggests AI can accurately predict who will develop dementia

New research suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years. According to the study, new dementia cases could be predicted with up to 92% accuracy, far ...

16 Dec 2021 at 17:26

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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

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Walk together for the third successive Alzheimer’s Memory Walk this Sunday

Over two thousand people in Donegal live with Dementia and tomorrow people are encouraged to champion their cause by walking together in the Drumboe woods, Stranorlar. The walk begins at 11.30 and people are being encouraged to ...

17 Sept 2022 at 17:51

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 place ...

10 Nov 2021 at 13:09

Local News

People in Donegal living with dementia and carers urged to participate in research

A new dementia research service which will help people living with dementia and their families has been launched today. The new service is created and managed by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) in collaboration ...

12 Jul 2021 at 18:01

Local News

Relief as 63-year-old dementia patient missing in Letterkenny found

The family of a missing 63-year-old dementia sufferer is breathing a sigh of relief this morning after the lady turned up safe and well. Joyce Lang, a native of Donegal Town who is currently living at Windmill View, ...

15 May 2022 at 14:47

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

Brain Awareness Week: Never too late - or early - to start looking after your brain

Being physically active, having a healthy diet and keeping up social interaction can all reduce your risk of dementia. Marking International Brain Awareness Week (11 – 17 March 2024), the HSE’s Dementia: ...

11 Mar 2024 at 13:25

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