New Information Booklets

We are delighted to announce that we have added a new information booklet on behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) to our existing list of information booklets. We have also recently updated several of our existing booklets. If you would like copies of these booklets you can download a copy here. Many of our booklets can … Read more

Addenbrookes (ACE III) as Gaeilge

Diagnostic dementia test now available as Gaeilge   The Addenbrokes Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) was developed to identify impairment in cognitive function. It is a fully validated cognitive assessment tool and is regularly used to help diagnose dementia. The ACE-III is available in over 20 languages with the latest addition being an Irish language version.   … Read more

InspireD-Reminiscence app for people Living with Dementia

The InspireD app enables people living with dementia and their carers to create a digital memory book that stores personal photographs, sounds and videos.  Users can then peruse these and in doing so, share memories about past experiences and important life events.  Users can also add typed or voice notes about photographs, sounds and film clips so that family, friends … Read more

Covid-19 Vaccine Visual Aid for People with Dementia

The DSiDC have developed a visual aid to help explain the Covid-19 vaccination process to people with dementia.  If you would like to download a copy of the document please click here Additional resources have been developed to support the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in conjunction with official HSE guidance on COVID-19 these can be viewed … Read more

Art & Ageing Spring Programme at IMMA

In partnership with Creative Ireland, IMMA is pleased to announce their new arts programme for older people.  The programme offers a variety of engaging creative events, workshops and resources and delivers a range of free inclusive arts based activities as part of an effort to counteract the social side effects of the pandemic. The programme … Read more