Art and Ageing at Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA
Talking Art Older people from all over Ireland are invited to join us for this online arts experience. Full details and how to book can be found here Armchair Azure Armchair Azure is a free online experience designed for people living with dementia and their families and friends. Armchair Azure is facilitated online via Zoom three times per month from January 19th. Full details and how to book can be found here Slow Looking Art Videos Through a series of accessibly produced (captioned, audio-described) videos, participants are invited watch a guided exploration of a selected artwork from the IMMA Collection. This can made directly available to Nursing Home Activity Coordinators in residential facilities through various networks and IMMA’s website and social media channels. Please find out more at the link here |
Online Groups
Music - Singing for the Brain Singing for the Brain brings people together through songs, stories and smiles. There is plenty of evidence to show how singing is good for our brain but our general wellbeing too. Everyone is welcome to our interactive singing group, no singing experience necessary! To join a group please ring Mary on 087 4622616 (mornings) or email her on singing4thebrain@gmail.com Dementia Virtual Café - The Alzheimer’s Society now has six Virtual Cafés being held throughout the month so if you would like more information on those please visit: https://alzheimer.ie/service/alzheimer-cafe/ Anyone from any location is welcome at each café so feel free to request an invite to any you might like to attend. Tipperary & Waterford have a new Virtual Café on the first Tuesday of every month. For more information or to sign up contact tippwaterfordvirtualcafe@alzheimer.ie |
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland Online Events. ASI have put together their virtual events running throughout April, these include virtual cafes, mindful melodies, social groups and dementia choirs. Please click here to view events and how to join
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BRAIN HEALTH Public Outreach Online Webinar Series Session 4 - (Mon 12th April 11-11.45am): Cognitive Rehabilitation & Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia. Presented by: Dr. Michelle Kelly, Psychology Department, National College of Ireland, Dublin. Click here for Eventbrite tickets
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BRAIN HEALTH Public Outreach Online Webinar Series - Session 5 - (Wed 5th May 11-11.45am): What can neuroimaging tell us about brain health? Presented by: Prof. Robert Whelan, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience & Global Brain Health Institute. Click here for Eventbrite tickets
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BRAIN HEALTH Public Outreach Online Webinar Series - Session 6 - (Mon 10th May 11-11.45am): Rejuvenate your brain: Learn how simple lifestyle changes can boost your brain health and reduce your risk of developing dementia Presented by: Dr. Sabina Brennan, Chartered Health Psychologist & neuroscientist. Click here for Eventbrite tickets
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BRAIN HEALTH Public Outreach Online Webinar Series - Session 7 - (Mon 17th May 11-11.45am): Physical training can exercise your brain Presented by: Dr. Ruth McCullagh, Physiotherapist, University College Cork. Click here for Eventbrite tickets
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BRAIN HEALTH Public Outreach Online Webinar Series - Session 8 - (Mon 24th May 11am-12.15pm): Ask The Experts
This webinar will provide the audience an opportunity to ask a panel of experts questions relating to brain health. Click here for Eventbrite tickets |
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The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre provide understanding and awareness of dementia through ongoing research, education and training, and information publications. For more information please view their website here
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Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 355,000 family carers across the country who care for loved ones. Family Carers Ireland support and promote the health, wellbeing and quality of life of family carers and those for whom they care. They offer a range of supports and services you can view their website here
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At Home Activities |
Connecting with Talking Products |
Dementia Resource Hub |
The At Home Activities Booklet has been compiled by Emma O' Brien, occupational therapist at the Memory Technology Library. This is a resource for families and carers, giving ideas for activities at home please download here
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A Collection of Online Resources for People with Dementia, Families and Carers can also be downloaded here or click on the image below. This resource has relevant information and helpful links to organisations and services, and is divided under three headings medical, practical and emotional information.
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At Home Exercises |
Hello Brain |
You can find some strengthening exercises for older adults developed by HSE Physiotherapists in association with Cork Healthy Cities here
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Hello Brain provides easy to understand information, scientific information about the brain. Their website gives top tips for keeping your brain healthy, for more information please view their website here
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