September marks #WorldAlzheimersMonth! Join us at Royal Meath Show, Porchfields, Trim, Co Meath on Sunday, September 1st, from 9am-4pm. Visit our Mobile Information Service for support and info. Contact Danielle Timmons at 0879475037 for more. #DementiaAwareness

Our CEO Andy Heffernan was thrilled to receive a generous €42,200 cheque today from the amazing team behind the Higgins Butchers and Friends BBQ Block Party, held in July. A massive thank you & congrats to Rick, Kevin, Caitriona & Eamon for their incredible effort and dedication.

“We contacted The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – and it changed our lives.” Tony and his wife Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s, avail of our services. Tony is calling for #EqualDementiaSupports in #Budget2025 to ensure others receive the help they need. ow.ly/3V8g50T7BAK

Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🎉We're truly grateful for your dedication and for everyone who played a part in this amazing event. #DoItForDementia

We are excited to welcome our Dementia Research Advisory Team to X! Follow along to learn about Person Public Involvement (#PPI) and how they use their lived expertise to collaborate with researchers and improve dementia research throughout Ireland. Maynooth_PPI @joannamchugh

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t mean you lose the right to make decisions about your life. On this Individual rights day, remember people with dementia have the same civil and legal rights as everyone else. Order free copies of our booklet by calling our helpline at 1800 341 341 or

Thank you! Our DRAT_ASI is excited to join X and we're looking forward to sharing more updates on our research webinar series for #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Stay tuned for more information!

'I was a little bit worried that John would be okay. But, I've been overwhelmed by the amount of support, kindness, encouragement that John and I has received.'' said Kathleen. Huge well done to DRAT_ASI's Kathleen Cahill & John Crowley and Research & Policy Manager

We are thrilled to be showcasing our new Dementia Dialogues: Breaking Down Research Webinar Series 2024 as part of #WorldAlzMonth. On 4th September at 11am we will be joined by Richard Roche to discuss walking reminiscence interventions. Register now at shorturl.at/7uWw3#Dementia…

🆕 Registration Now Open! 🆕 You are invited to join our upcoming Webinar for the launch of the Post-Diagnostic Support Guidelines for People Aging with an Intellectual Disability. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 17th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 🎓 CPD: 1 CPD hour awarded

"The Dementia Research landscape is changing rapidly - we must support Irish researchers to keep pace." Laura O'Philbin, our Research & Policy Manager (pictured left). The ASI calls for increased investment in #dementiaresearch in #Budget2025. More info: ow.ly/Blmi50T9Chl

It's Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimers. Currently, over 64,000 people live with dementia in Ireland, and number of people will more than double by 2045. We're here for you with information, support & services. #WorldAlzheimersMonth 🔗ow.ly/ikve50TabeH

Meet our inspiring ambassadors for Memory Walk 2024! Join Nora Owen, Teena Gates, and Martin King, on Sept 22nd. Their stories highlight the importance of this event and the work of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Register now and be part of something special! 💜👟

Caring for a person with dementia can become a very stressful and exhausting experience. It is so important to take steps to look after your own health and well-being. Download the booklet for more info: ow.ly/qUsS50Taj4S #WorldAlzheimersMonth #DementiaSupports

Meet our inspiring ambassadors for Memory Walk 2024! Join Densie Murphy, Ellen Kavanagh Jones, and Josh Wycherley, on Sept 22nd. Their stories highlight the importance of this event and the work of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Register now and be part of something special! 💜👟 #WAM2024

Don’t forget! Starting at 11 am, Prof Richard Roche will be presenting on walking reminiscence interventions. All are welcome to this webinar as part of #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Register to attend here: shorturl.at/ElDKU #DementiaResearch #DementiaDialogues Richard Roche

Did you know 50+ schools completed the ‘Creating a Dementia Inclusive Generation’ Transition Year Programme, during the 2022/ 23 school year with over 80 currently taking part? Read more on our TY Programme: ow.ly/jWxl50TajsR #ASIInclusiveGeneration #WorldAlzheimersMonth

🌟 Meet Teena Gates: Memory Walk Ambassador 🌟 Broadcaster & journalist Teena Gates will join the Memory Walk on Sept 22nd, paying tribute to her dad, Terry Martin. Her dedication highlights the importance of supporting those affected by dementia. 🔗memorywalk.ie

Have you seen the wide range of resources and fact sheets that we have produced for people living with dementia and family carers? 📰 You’ll find them here: ow.ly/Q75h50TaOyv #DementiaSupports #WorldAlzheimersMonth