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We offer a range of services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, their families and carers. All our services operate using the philosophy of person centred care - where the person with dementia and their carer is placed at the centre of the care service, respecting the rights of the person with dementia, so that they are actively involved in making any decisions about their care.

Below find a short outline of each service. Please click on the service which interests you to find out more and locate the service nearest to you.

Day Care Centres
The Society provides specialist day care to people with dementia throughout Ireland. The centres offer a range of activities and services in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Home Care
Our Home Care progammes operate across Ireland. The service assigns a trained dementia care worker to a person's home for a designated number of hours per week. The service offers stimulation and activity for the person with dementia as well as support and respite for the carer.

Support Groups
Carer and Family Support Groups operate throughout Ireland, usually meeting on a monthly basis. This support network offers a vital opportunity for carers and family members to share experiences and receive information and practical advice in a supportive environment.

Respite Centre
The Society currently operates an overnight respite centre in Blackrock, South Dublin which offers 24 hour care seven days per week.

Social Clubs
Social Clubs provide a weekly drop in centre to people with dementia and their carers, family and friends. This social gathering offers a place to meet new friends, access information and support. The service currently operates in Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare.

The Alzheimer National Helpline Service
A confidential, free phone and email service, the Helpline Service provides information and support to all those living with dementia. The Helpline operates from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. Phone 1800 341 341 or email helpline@alzheimer.ie

The Dementia Rights Advocacy Service
This service is the first formal advocacy service provided by The Society and is currently operating in the North Dublin area. The aim of the service is to help people with dementia to effectively voice their needs and wishes, access their entitlements and assert their rights.

The Case Management Service
This service operates in the Dublin South West area and aims to support people with dementia and their carers by working with them to access services and supports in their community.

Drop-In Service
The Society has two drop-in services in Dublin which provide information, support and a listening ear to people with dementia and their families and carers.