Marina Devaney

Dementia Advisor with the @alzheimersocirl

Views are my own

[Marina Devaney @MarinaDevaney]

Delighted to have the @alzheimersocirl mobile information bus at the Riverstown Agricultural Show in Sligo 💙 pop over for a chat 👋

[National Dementia Services @dementia_office]

Understand Together & @EngagingDemIrl have created Gardening Together, a booklet full of tips to make community gardens welcoming for older people & people living with dementia, boosting wellbeing, connection & happy memories. Order a copy here: https://t.co/70P2y5V384

[Engaging Dementia @EngagingDemIrl]

Your voice is wanted to improve dementia services in Ireland!

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is seeking to understand what life with dementia is like in Ireland today. They invite people living with dementia, family carers and supporters to take part in their national survey.

By sharing your experience, you will help build a clearer picture of what is working well – and where change is needed. Your insights will shape future services, advocacy, research and policy in Ireland.

Every story is different – and every voice matters.
The Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey explores:
Services and supports, Health and wellbeing, Daily experiences, Cost of living, Community supports and attitudes, Challenges and what’s working well.

Take part today and help shape dementia services in Ireland. There are two versions of the survey: one for people with dementia and another for family carers and supporters.

Survey link for people with dementia:https://t.co/NlAfZxlnGL

Survey link for carers:https://t.co/4bk5W883S3

There is also the opportunity for people to be mailed a paper copy with a stamped return envelope or to be supported to complete it on phone if needed by calling the helpline 1-800-341-341.

(Each survey takes around 15-20 minutes to complete. You can take breaks and return later if needed.)

#dementiasupport

[National Dementia Services @dementia_office]

Great to see our colleagues from the Memory Assessment Support Service out in Sligo today to support the @theftdbrothers who are raising awareness on Dementia & opening conversations. #Understandtogether #dementia

[Marina Devaney @MarinaDevaney]

Day 13 of marathons for @theftdbrothers two very inspiring young men @alzheimersocirl

[Marina Devaney @MarinaDevaney]

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[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

If you can support these amazing brothers when they come through your county, please do. Its wonderful to see Dementia in the spotlight.

"Help us change the world before we die of FTD"

All details of the brothers irish Challenge can be found here;

https://t.co/c89pn8PfM7

#FTD #Dementia #32CountyChallenge #inspirational

[Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) @TUH_Tallaght]

Hopeful interview with our patient Breda Comiskey on how our Institute of Memory & Cognition has supported her after an early-onset dementia diagnosis. Part of a specialist physiotherapist’s podcast, featuring TUH Geriatrician Prof. Sean Kennelly.
https://t.co/6lkDgYDwUs

[Rovers In The Community @CommunityRovers]

Rovers In The Community 🔴⚪️

We had another great afternoon with the residents of Mowlam Healthcare Sligo talking about Rovers & all things football 😃

Thanks to all the staff, residents and family members for the lovely welcome 🙌

#Bitored | #Since1928

[Rovers In The Community @CommunityRovers]

Rovers In The Community 🔴⚪️

We had another brilliant Sporting Memories afternoon in Summerville Nursing Home looking back on Rovers memorabilia & talking about all things football 😄

Huge thanks to Rovers legend Conor O’Grady for joining us as well 🙌

#Bitored | #Since1928

[Sligo PPN @SligoPPN]

We are delighted to release the 2nd episode in our podcast series
👪 Sligo Community Voices

@magnumlady visits the amazing Alzheimer's Centre & talks to Heather & Clair about how the organisation makes such a difference in the lives of people in Sligo

https://t.co/Z3wuUEd0B7

[Val 📷 @magnumlady]

I visited The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Aughamore Day Care Centre in Sligo yesterday, on behalf of Sligo PPN - for the Sligo Community Voices Podcast series.
The society have a wonderful website, where you can find out all about the supports and services that they offer: https://t.co/fHoeqvvj7G
There is a fundraising sale taking place next month in Sligo Park Hotel, please support if you can.

[National Geographic TV @NatGeoTV]

Join @chrishemsworth and his father, Craig, on an emotional road trip back in time as they learn about the powerful science of social connection—a crucial but overlooked tool in protecting brain health.

Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember premieres November 23 on National Geographic. Streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

This week’s #TalkingHealthandWellbeing podcast looks at Ireland’s Fair Deal Scheme. Ultan Hynes and Amanda Casey join us to explain how the scheme works, the financial assessment process, and why planning ahead can help families make confident decisions. Listen on #Spotify: https://t.co/6kEpsXStwG

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

On this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing #Podcast, host Fergal Fox speaks about important the arts can be to people living with dementia. Our guests include Matthew Gibb and Roisin Nevin from St. James’s Hospital and Catherine Daly from the Memory Harbour in Clonskeagh. They share their experience and insights from working with people living with dementia and the value the arts and creativity can bring to health and wellbeing. Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/BZPrKwbtRm

#Dementia

[DementiaServices SJH @DSIDCDementia]

Community champion events

We would like to bring your attention to the upcoming Community Champion get-together on October 1st, and
the Carrick-on-Shannon dementia inclusive community evening, also on Oct 1st.

The information flyers for both events can be viewed below:

[National Dementia Services @dementia_office]

Musical Memories 🎶

Celebrate Dementia Friendly Leitrim with an afternoon of music & connection 💚
📍 Ballroom of Romance, Glenfarne
📅 Sept 16 | 11am–2pm
🎤 Sandy Kelly, Mike Hanrahan & The Choir of Ages

Free registration: [email protected]

[National Dementia Services @dementia_office]

Come along for an evening of inspiration, info & practical steps to create a dementia friendly Tubbercurry for people living with dementia & their families. @AgeFriendlyIrl

📅 Thurs 4 Sept | 🕖 7:15pm
📍 St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

[Rovers In The Community @CommunityRovers]

Rovers In The Community 🔴⚪️

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our next Sporting Memories morning at the Showgrounds on Wednesday July 23rd 😀

We are also very pleased to say that we will be joined by Rovers legend @RaffCretaro 👏

#Bitored | #Since1928

[Marina Devaney @MarinaDevaney]

Join us for the next Sligo Alzheimer Cafe on the 19th of June ☕ @alzheimersocirl @EngagingDemIrl