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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 12:33

Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients increasing, study suggests

Prescribing potentially harmful antipsychotic drugs to people with dementia has increased by more than 50% on average in care homes during the pandemic, new research suggests. Academics at the University of Exeter and King’s College London ...

04 Aug 2022 at 21:08

‘Intellectually, socially and physically active lifestyle may ward off dementia’

Leading an “intellectually, socially and physically active lifestyle” may help protect against dementia and other cognitive decline, a new study suggests. This could include continuing education or taking part in hobbies. The new study, ...

03 Aug 2022 at 22:00

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 ...

21 May 2022 at 16:33

Whats on

Tipperary people invited to take part in the great Tea Day comeback in May

RTÉ stars Dáithí Ó Sé and Sinead Kennedy are calling on Tipperary people to host a tea day to mark Alzheimer’s Tea Day Comeback year on Thursday, May 5. After two long years, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is inviting ...

22 Mar 2022 at 14:33

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Glengad's Liam celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge

Glengad's Liam Mac Lochlainn celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge To mark Seachtain na Gaeilge (March 1 to 17), Inish Live spoke to Glengad man, Liam Mac Lochlainn, who has promoted the Irish language all his life. A Gaeilgeoir, ...

17 Mar 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Glengad's Liam celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge

17 Mar 2022 at 13:33

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North Louth branch 'a national template' for Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The North Louth branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is a national template for the organisation, the society's Interim CEO told its AGM last week. Siobhan O'Connor also said the branch's "Care at home" pilot ...

15 Mar 2022 at 22:33

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Cashel artist's exhibition of paintings an inspiration to people living with dementia

Marguerite Keating hasn’t allowed being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease hold her back from continuing her passion for painting; and two weeks ago an exhibition of her art was opened at Cashel Library. Her exhibition, ...

26 Apr 2022 at 17:33

Local News

WATCH: Limerick carers dance for Dementia

A GROUP in Limerick who provide home care for elderly patients have shared a brilliant video of them dancing for dementia. Irish Homecare provide home care for the elderly across the country and their Limerick office ...

09 Mar 2022 at 10:33

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 ...

14 Mar 2022 at 12:33

Derry News

Derry woman completes mammoth fundraising venture raising thousands for charity

Local Derry woman, Marie Ward, has captured the hearts of the city as completed her 79th and final walk as part of a charity fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society on Friday (February 25). Marie, who sadly lost her mum ...

28 Feb 2022 at 20:33

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