#Dementia

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 6th, 2016 - 1667 Views

What do you do when you get older and you do not have enough memory power to get you home after a walk? This is what happens to many older people who suffer from the disease called Alzheimer’s and it affects all kinds of people; we pass them on the streets everyday, not even knowing this, or knowing... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 29th, 2016 - 2043 Views

Dementia Friendly Concerts For The Autumn It is hard to believe that we only have a few days left of summer and that autumn is already staring at us. Don’t get desponded though, Dublin City Council has come up with yet another great idea to keep us going this autumn. They have organised four concerts... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 16th, 2015 - 3778 Views

Dark Humour, A Warning Sign of Dementia? We all have different senses of humour; some have witty or jovial humour, whereas others have a darker one.  Scientists now believe that a change in a sense of humour, particularly when it has become darker; may be an indication of the onset of dementia. The...