News & Media

Tribute to our dear friend and Dementia NI Member Liz Cunningham

Today we bid a sad but fond farewell to our dear friend and Dementia NI member Liz Cunningham. Liz was an absolute inspiration to so many people with dementia and an active and well-loved member of Dementia NI. Liz will forever be in our thoughts and will be sorely missed by us all.

John McErlane: What It Was Like To Be A Baton Bearer For The 2022 Commonwealth Games

Our Founding Member John had a very special arrival last Friday 24th June! He was one of the first people in NI to receive the Queen's baton for the Commonwealth Games 2022. We caught up with John to hear all about the day and what it felt like to represent Dementia NI at this historic event.

Footballing Legends Raise Money For Dementia NI And Meet Our Members At Spirit Of '82 Event

On 25th June 2022, NI's football icons reunited to raise funds for Dementia NI at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s World Cup victory over Spain. And two of our members, Martin and Norman, got the chance to live a dream and meet all the players!

Dementia NI Founder Honoured As First Community Baton Bearer In NI for 2022 Commonwealth Games

On June 24th our very own John McErlane, one of the Founding Members of Dementia NI, became one of the first people in Northern Ireland to receive the Queen's baton for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games! Click below to find out more.

Chris And Angela's Story: What It's Like To Support Your Partner Through The Early Stages Of Dementia

For Carers' Week 2022, Dementia NI member Chris Higgins and his wife Angela, who have been married almost 20 years, share their story of what it's like to care for your partner when they live with dementia.

Our Members Help Design A Quiet Room For Patients With Dementia In Craigavon Hospital

In Dementia Action Week 2022, our members Chris and Gerard, and our Empowerment Officer Hazel attended Craigavon Hospital to consult on the design of a Quiet Room. This will be beneficial for patients with dementia who are receiving treatment on the ward.

Dementia Inclusive Tennis

Dementia 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.

Dementia Inclusive Walking Rugby

The Walking Rugby is a joint venture with Dementia NI and Ulster Rugby. Learn Walking Rugby from scratch!

Ards Arts Centre hosts Dementia Inclusive Art Workshops

Taking 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.

The Inspired App

The 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.

The Dementia Game

This puzzle, supported by Dementia Services Development Trust, aims to disrupt public perception of dementia.

Apps4dementia

A 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.

October 2020 Newsletter

Autumn is a Time of Change - Message from Dementia NI Programme Manager, Tara Collins

Meet the Members, John McErlane

Diagnosed 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.

Scrap the 6 month rule

Northern Ireland charities call for reform of the Special Rules for Terminal Illness in NI benefits law

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