Printed Resources
Caregiver's Diary
The diary helps to ensure a person-centred approach to care by providing a practical resource to record a person's personal details (date of birth, contact details etc), their history (family members, past occupation, etc.), likes and dislikes (foods, music etc) and routine.
The diary is available free of charge through our Helpline service at 1800 341 341 or by emailing helpline@alzheimer.ie
Stories of Caring
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's Galway Branch produced this a book entitled Stories of Caring which outlines the experience of some carers of people with dementia.
This bilingual publication is available at a cost of €8, contact our Galway office at 091 561556 to order your copy.
The Life Story Book
Life Story Books are a well established and excellent method of communication with people with dementia and offer family, friends a professionals a greater insight into the person, their life and history.
The book costs €17.50 plus postage.
To order your copy please contact one of the following centres:
To pay over the phone by credit card or by postal cheque contact:
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
- tel 01 2073800
To pay by postal cheque contact:
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Pinegrove Day Care Centre, Passage Road, Waterford
- tel 051 856831
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Southern Regional Office, Bessboro Day Care Centre, Blackrock, Cork
- tel 021 2972504
Copies are also available at leading bookstores in Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Naas.
Dear Grandma
This publication is a story book for children aged 8 years and over to help to explain dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The book focuses on two children and their experience with their grandma and the changes that her condition brings.
Copies cost €8.00 including postage and can be ordered by calling the National Helpline at 1800 341 341.
The Society is most grateful to Alzheimer Europe who sponsored this project.
Petals of Prayer CD
This CD is a collection of Christian prayers and reflections for people with dementia and their families. It costs €10 plus €2 postage. It is available by contacting Sister Siobhan O'Keeffe at the Sacred Heart Convent, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, Essex RM9 6XD, England or by emailing siobhansshjm@aol.com. Sister O'Keeffe is the co-ordinator of a dementia support service in Essex, England.