South Tipperary Dementia Project

Covid 19 Update on Services
At the Living Well with Dementia Service we hope you are all doing well during this challenging time. Due to Covid 19 we are unable to see people at the Memory Technology Library. We have also had to cancel our Memory Rehab Groups and have suspended our weekly support group at Place 4 U. But we are still here to help.

We are available for advice regarding assistive technologies and to provide ideas and advice on activities and engagement opportunities during this time. You can contact Emma at 087 1090799 (WhatsApp also available) or by email at livingwellwithdementia@hse.ie

You can contact the nurse specialist for advice and also for information regarding the Dementia Support Worker service at
087 0550050 (WhatsApp also available) or 052 6177080 (Anne/Mary)

Helpful Resources

At Home Activities

An 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

Staying Connected with Talking Products

During this time of isolation and visiting restrictions is challenging and lonely. This resource document on Talking Products gives you ideas and advice on how to use the talking photo albums, talking tiles and talking cards to support engagement and connectivity.
Please download the Talking Products Information here or for the short handout version please download here

Dementia Resource Hub

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.

At Home Exercises

You can find some strengthening exercises for older adults developed by HSE Physiotherapists in association with Cork Healthy Cities here

Useful Supports and Information

There is lots of publicly available information on Covid – 19 provided by many organisations. We would recommend that people with dementia, carers and family members follow the guidelines provided by the HSE. Available here.

HSE Information on Covid 19 can be found at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

Citizens Information overview on Covid 19 including information on Health, employment & Income supports mortgage, loans and rent, housing, utilities, education, travel and older people https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/covid19_overview.html

Minding Your Mental Health – the HSE have a webpage with information and helpful ways to support your mental health https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/minding-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html

Care Alliance – provides advice for carers preparing for Covid 19 specifically on creating a backup plan. Information can be found at https://www.carealliance.ie/Covid19

Family Carers Ireland – have advice on caring for people with Covid 19 and have create an emergency plan booklet please find further information at https://familycarers.ie/coronavirus-covid-19-information-advice/

ALONE - have launched a Covid-19 support line for older people call 0818 222 024 open 8am to 8pm

Alzheimer’s Society Ireland – have a national helpline you can contact for advice open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm call 1800 341 341 or visit their website for further information regarding services and Covid 19 and tips to supporting vulnerable adults during this time https://alzheimer.ie/about-us/coronavirus-covid-19-update/

Understand Together – is the national dementia website and has advice, information and helpful resources https://www.understandtogether.ie/