BUDGET: Funding sought for Dementia care homes in Tipperary

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is calling on the Government to  increase funding for dementia support and services in Budget 2025.

FUNDING

The funding would be used towards much-needed dementia-specific Day Care at Home Services in Tipperary.

The ASI called on the Government to invest €5.5 million in dementia supports and services to address inequity of access across the country.

NORTH TIPPERARY

The ASI is looking to increase its Day Care at Home offering in North Tipperary. 

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DEMENTIA SUPPORTS

The specific supports that the Alzheimer Society of Ireland include:

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

"It is is a way of delivering a day care experience to clients in their home, while also allowing their family carer to have a break and is based on providing social activity based care with minimum personal care. This can include music sessions, reminiscence therapy, arts & crafts, gentle exercises, conversation, companionship and recreational activities. Please contact the local manager to discuss referral and availability".

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The ASI is seeking an increase in funding for Dementia Specific Day Care at Home Services by €1,000,000 in Budget 2025 to expand the reach of the services across all areas across the country.