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Patricia McMonagle, Katie Kearns (Nurse Manager) and Gregory Gillespie (Carer)
The Nurse Manager of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Day Care Centre in Glenties is delighted to announce that it currently has increased places available for people living with dementia.
Katie Kearns has appealed to families of loved ones living with dementia to get in contact about availing of the service.
The Day Care Centre in Glenties is located at Dr McCloskey Crescent, and currently has six clients, but is now able to cater for up to eight people per day, in the weeks and months ahead.
Clients are engaged in a range of therapeutic stimulation activities under the support and guidance of friendly, professional, and caring staff.
“For us, it is a privilege to care for the people who come here,” said Katie.
“The clients enjoy the range of therapies available and love the chat and activities with the staff- we’re like a little family really.”
The centre is open on Thursdays and Fridays with clients generally coming in from 9.30am till 3.30pm. All clients receive a hot meal during their stay in the centre.
With a range of supports and services available, clients can spend their time in a warm, friendly environment and enjoy person centred, dementia specific care from trained professionals.
There are over 2,451 people living with dementia in Donegal, and it is vital that support and services can be accessed and developed.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, also has two specific Dementia Advisers in the county, Dawn Thompson (Donegal North and East) and Mena McGill (Donegal South and West). They are on hand to support not only the person living with dementia but to support their family members and carers.
The Alzheimer Society also provides the people of Donegal with a National Helpline 1800 341 341 and provides Family Carer Training.
As well as cognitive stimulation, clients can relax, enjoy a hot meal, and engage in activities such as music, art ,etc.
Plans are in the pipeline for a new sensory garden at the facility, to further enhance the quality of care for clients.
“We have increased capacity available so we’re asking anyone living with dementia, or the families, to contact us about the services and help we provide,” explained Katie.
Anyone wishing to contact the centre can do so by calling Katie Kearns by email at katie.kearns@alzheimer.ie or by calling 086 1450663.
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