News Releases 2007
Fair Deal Scheme - a letter to the Irish Times
December 4, 2007
Dear Madam,
Although most of the current debate regarding the proposed ‘Fair Deal on Residential Nursing Home Care’ focuses on the issue of finances and inheritance tax, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland believes wider consideration of this complex issue is also needed.
New research reveals more support needed for people with dementia and their carers
Friday, 12th October 2007
New research conducted into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Ireland launched today at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, reveals that 63% of carers spend 14 hours or more per day caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Teaching the World to Listen
21 September 2007
Healthcare professionals gather in Dublin to hear about the importance of listening in dementia care.
New Alzheimer Day Care Service for Wexford
28 August 2007
From Saturday next (01/09/2007) Wexford people affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia will benefit enormously from a new specialist service set to operate weekly in Wexford town.
Mystery Singer Revealed!
29 July 2007
Nuala Carey sings to remember in Charity You’re a Star 2007
Who's Singing to Remember?
20 July 2007
The Alzheimer Society is calling on all its supporters to let their fingers do the voting as their mystery celebrity contestant takes to the stage to compete in this year’s Charity You’re A Star on RTE shortly.
Sharing the Responsibility for Alzheimer Caring
2nd May 2007
Public places increased onus on HSE and Government for Alzheimer caring.
Happy AnniversaTEA!
13 April 2007
Fair City actor Doireann Ni Chorragain launches National Alzheimer’s Tea Day on 3rd May.