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June 2011
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland wins prestigious PRII award for Public Affairs campaign.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has been awarded the prestigious PRII (Public Relations Institute of Ireland) award for Excellence in Communications for its public affairs campaign to make dementia a healthcare priority in Ireland.
The Society's submission entitled "Prioritising dementia - towards a national strategy" outlined The Society's public affairs campaign during 2010 and in the run up to Election 2011 to ensure a commitment to a National Dementia Strategy be included in the new Programme for Government.
The campaign won the award based on the teams ability to; achieve a clear set of objectives; proactively engage the media; creatively communicate with influential stakeholders and listen to the voice of the people they represent.
Pictured receiving the award for best practice in public affairs from Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte T.D. and Laurie Mannix, Chair PRII are (left to right); Sarah O'Callaghan, former Head of Public Affairs; Helena O'Donnell, Public Affairs Officer and Pat Doherty, Head of Services.
THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO MAKE ALZHEIMER'S ONE OF THE BIG ISSUES OF THE UPCOMING ELECTION
68% OF DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SAY THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT DOING ENOUGH
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland says the next Government must make dementia an immediate national health priority to prevent a deepening crisis for carers and people living with dementia struggling to live at home.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland urges Joint Oireachtas Committee for commitment to a National Dementia Strategy
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland urges Joint Oireachtas Committee for commitment to a National Dementia Strategy as proposed cut backs threaten carer burnout
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland warns Government there must not be funding cuts to dementia support services in Budget 2011 as Alzheimer Society of Ireland waiting lists have shot up by 33% in the last year
New report shows Ireland spends only half the OECD average on dementia services despite the fact we face the largest growth of dementia of all European countries
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland calls for Action on World Alzheimer's Day as landmark report reveals the massive global cost of Alzheimer's is 1% of global GDP
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has called for dementia to be made a national health priority in Ireland as a new global report released today warns of the massive economic and social impact dementia will have worldwide in coming years.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland comments on findings from new research on B vitamins.
A University of Oxford study, published today (8/9/2010) in the journal Public Library of Science ONE, has shown that daily tablets of B vitamins can halve the rate of brain atrophy in elderly people who have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
The two year randomised double-blind clinical trial is the largest to study the effect of B vitamins on MCI and one of the first disease-modifying trials in the Alzheimer's field to show positive results in people, according to the study.
Pat Kenny launches the Alzheimer Society's 15th Tea Day appeal
Sunday 29 March 2009
Specialist community services are essential so that people affected by Alzheimer's can remain at home for as long as possible, according to broadcaster Pat Kenny, today at the launch of the 15th national Alzheimer's Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Kenny, whose late mother Connie had Alzheimer's disease for 14 years, is stirring up support for Tea Day to ensure that families can access local Alzheimer's services when they need them.
Doubling of calls to Alzheimer Helpline in four years: Alzheimer calls for more help and more services
Wednesday 26 March 2008
A review of 2007 calls to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland's National Helpline, released today to launch Alzheimer's Tea Day, is highlighting the urgent need for more dementia services to serve the rapidly growing numbers of people affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Ireland. In the four years from 2004 to 2007, the total number of calls received by the Alzheimer Helpline rose by 230% and the profile of those contacting the service changed substantially.
Celebrating Two Years of Alzheimer's Day Care in Castlebar
5 March 2008
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is celebrating two years providing specialist Alzheimer's Day Care Services to the people of Mayo by saying a big THANK YOU to local people and businesses for their generosity and caring.