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The Irish Dementia Cafe Network brings together dementia/Alzheimer/memory cafes from Letterkenny to Cork, and Glasnevin to Galway.

Joined September 2020
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
The Call for Abstracts for the 14th International Dementia Conference is now open! Download the application form and be in with a chance to speak at the conference on the 15/16 Nov 2022 bit.ly/3Jk1Hml #dementiacare #dementiasupport #Nursinghomes @dementia_office
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A rousing call to action re HomeCare from @rochfordbrennan on @Tommedian this evening. HomeCare is not just about personal care, it’s about social activity also. We have to take a more holistic view #TommyTiernanShow
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
We are here all the way through the festive season including the Bank Holidays. If you need support ring 0808 808 2235 anytime 24/7. (cr)
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Our Age Friendly Magazine is back for Winter 2021/22! 🤩🗞️ It contains local info & supports, health & wellbeing info, short stories, poetry, recipes, activities & puzzles More info about the launch at: dlrcoco.ie/en/news/general-n… #dlrCommunity @AgeFriendlyIrl @AgeAction
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Thrilled to share our Christmas song ‘Snowflakes’ written by our member Gerry O’Halloran arr @NorahCWalsh. We think it captures the joy and simplicity of Christmas. Love to our many friends and supporters & huge thank you to @mfirstcu who made it possible. youtu.be/u4vvx9a6nS4
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We are delighted to announce our new partnership with @TheRollingDonut 💜🍩 Make sure to visit The Rolling Donut this weekend where they will be selling a special ASI donut. We are really looking forward to working with the team over the coming months! #DonutForDementia #TeamASI
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Make your Christmas a sustainable one! Join Joyce FItzpatrick's session on the 14 Dec and learn how to create beautiful decorations from natural recyclable materials! Book your free place bit.ly/3dxY5iw #christmas2021 #sustainability #recycledmaterials #dementiasupport
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Thank you Helen for your honesty and incredible strength - we need your courage to make changes @agnes_houston @nancyhmcadam @mason4233 @future_chris @GBHI_Fellows @paulreiddublin #mentalillness @rochfordbrennan
The @WHO has published a series of videos about #MentalHealth during the #COVID19. Member of the #EWGPWD Helen @rochfordbrennan took part in this project, both in a group video and in an individual interview, focusing on #dementia and #bereavement bit.ly/3lvTm5e
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Good to see we’re moving forward on participatory research and tailored support for people with #youngonsetdementia on important topics as advanced care planning and diagnosis disclosure. #31AEC @AlzheimerEurope @wyldementia @AlzheimerCL @3NDWG @S_D_W_G @alzscot @alzheimernl
Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Replying to @Lourit
@Lourit and members of @S_D_W_G talk to #31AEC about working after a diagnosis and collaborative research involvement. Kenny and Margaret stressing that people with dementia can make a meaningful and valuable contribution after diagnosis. @alzscot @AlzheimerEurope @AlzScotCPP
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A total of 600 participants are taking part from 38 countries in @AlzheimerEurope 2nd virtual #31AEC conference - The ASI is being very well represented, so well done to our staff & advocates who are representing people living with dementia in Ire on the European stage! #TeamASI
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
A sneak peek of our #CareBright #DementiaCafe with the @DemCafeNetwork last month 🥰 The #Dementia Cafe is a welcoming, once-monthly meeting for anyone affected by dementia 💜 Our next session is this Thursday, November 18th @ 4pm, join us! #LivingWithDementia #DementiaCarer
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
The 'D' Word by Pete Hill @RadioTdw on @ukhealthradio - On this weeks #dementiaradioshow, Pete’s guest is #campaigner and #author @KevinQuaid3 whose second book 'I am Kevin Not Lewy' has just been published. 👉🏼 🎧 bit.ly/2YPAAh8 #TDWRadio #letstalkdementia #Alzheimers
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The ASI are delighted to be recruiting for two Dementia Advisors to join our team! One role is in South Dublin and the other in Kildare/West Wicklow. Find out more here: alzheimer.ie/careers/ #TeamASI #DementiaSupports
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Don't forget that your local #dlrCommunity centres & facilities are back open! All are subject to applicable public health guidance - see further details & find out more about what's going in in your local facility here: dlrcommunity.ie/ @AgeAction @AgeFriendlyIrl
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Here's the link to this beautiful song youtu.be/5hAJvikV1NM. All proceeds for downloads go to @alzheimersocirl to help fund creative activities for people with dementia in their centres around Ireland. ❤️
Yes indeed. Had a beautiful Sunday morning @phoenixparkopw performing the song live with @FMNchoir so special. Lillian is the best 👏👏👏
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Great shot of Minister @josephamadigan and our CEO @KimTully10 taken at @gaabsj yesterday. Thanks Minister Madigan for visiting the Handmade Christmas Craft Fair! #dementiacafe @AlzCafeIre #dementiasupports
It's beginning to look a lot like... 👀 I popped into @gaabsj Christmas Fair to say hello to local residents. All proceeds are going to dementiacafe.ie. If you're around before 4:30PM today, why not pop down!
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Irish Dementia Cafe Network retweeted
Our first Cupán Tae was a wonderful success..privileged to be involved in this and work with this super committee @ReginaLafferty4 @mfirstcu @alzheimersocirl @DemCafeNetwork @dementia_office @HSELive @mcdermgl @setdance
#FeelGoodFriday ☕This week saw the launch of "Cupán Tae Memory Café". 🗣️👥A fantastic resource brought together by multiple teams to support social engagement and education for people with dementia and memory difficulties and their families. 👏👏👏 To all the sponsors @mboyle2
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This Sunday the 8th Handmade Christmas Fair 🎄 is taking place @gaabsj & 15% of all craft sales will go to support the Alzheimer Cafés. If you are in the area please come along and pick up some specially crafted gifts for your loved one this Christmas.🎁 #dementiasupports
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