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 have 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 supportive strategies, as well as advice on activities and engagement opportunities during this time. You can contact Emma at 087 1090799 (WhatsApp also available) or by email at EmmaM.OBrien@hse.ie Emma can also offer you a phone consultation or virtual video appointment through Attend Anywhere.

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)

What's On!

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

Helpful Websites

Dementia Understand Together is a public support, awareness and information campaign. They provide reliable information about dementia and signpost to services and supports for people with dementia and their families. Please see more at their website here

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia specific service provider in Ireland. They provide an excellent resource and service nationally including, dementia advisors, services and resources. Please view their website here

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

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

Helpful Resources

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

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

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

Hello Brain

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

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

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

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

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