Rachel, an Empowerment Facilitator for Dementia NI, empowers and supports people living dementia in the Armagh and Newry areas, ensuring they live well and stay part of their community. She shares with us a typical day in her rewarding role...
Read full articleAs part of our ongoing mission to improve the lives of people living with dementia, we have chosen Ballymoney as the location for our new Empowerment Group. We're thrilled to be making a difference to the lives of local people there. Please come along to our launch event.
Read full articleOur unique exhibition features 45 pieces of artwork by Dementia NI members, representing their lives following their diagnosis. It is travelling around Northern Ireland and will be coming to a venue near you in 2024. We'd love you to pop along!
Read full articleDementia NI Member and Trustee Davie appears in our #StartAConversationToday campaign film. Davie, 60, was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago and went through stages of denial and shock. He spoke to us about his experiences and shared some advice on talking about dementia.
Read full articleOur February 2024 campaign encourages everyone to start an open conversation about dementia to challenge stigma around the condition. Join us on this journey as we share our new videos, featuring stories of our members living well with dementia.
Read full articleSome people in the Western Trust are waiting six years for a dementia diagnosis, according to new figures. In the latest edition of Derry News, Dementia NI Member Graham, shares his difficult four-year journey to diagnosis and calls for waiting times to come down.
Read full articleDementia NI members have been working with CIYMS Tennis Club, Belfast to develop Dementia Inclusive Tennis Sessions. These sessions are aimed at people with dementia, however, carers and loved ones are also welcomed to participate.
Read full articleThe Walking Rugby is a joint venture with Dementia NI and Ulster Rugby. Learn Walking Rugby from scratch!
Read full articleTaking place on the first Friday of each month, “Friday Friendlies” is an inclusive art club, suitable for anyone requiring a gentler pace of class with less focus on skills or for those who maybe need a little extra help to bring out their creativity.
Read full articleThe InspireD App enables people living with dementia, their carers and families to create a digital memory book to store photographs, videos and sounds; aimed at sparking conversations and providing opportunities to share experiences and maintain relationships.
Read full articleThis puzzle, supported by Dementia Services Development Trust, aims to disrupt public perception of dementia.
Read full articleA new digital service offering support for people living with dementia and their carers has been launched by the Health and Social Care Board. It is called Apps4Dementia.
Read full articleAutumn is a Time of Change - Message from Dementia NI Programme Manager, Tara Collins
Read full articleDiagnosed in 2011, John still strives to live life to the full regardless of his dementia. John first learned of dementia when he received his diagnosis. John takes up the story.
Read full articleNorthern Ireland charities call for reform of the Special Rules for Terminal Illness in NI benefits law
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