News & Media

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.

“Life isn’t over after a dementia diagnosis” say Dementia NI members

In the run-up to Dementia Action Week 2022 - which this year has a theme of ‘diagnosis’ - our members across Northern Ireland opened up about their experiences of diagnosis. Receiving a diagnosis can be challenging, but many agreed it has provided clarity and a path forward.

Dementia NI Members Improve Hospital Experiences For Patients With Dementia At Craigavon Hospital

In Dementia Action Week 2022, we want to thank Dementia NI members and staff at Craigavon Hospital for working together to achieve another breakthrough in the drive to improve hospital experiences for people living with dementia!

Member Story: Adjusting To My Dementia Diagnosis And Why Early Diagnosis Matters

On day four of Dementia Action Week 2022, we're talking about how an early diagnosis can help people take control of their condition and live well. Here, our member Martin Murtagh explains why going to see his GP shortly after he began experiencing symptoms helped him.

Our Members Contribute To Song That Fundraises For Local People With Dementia

This Dementia Action Week (16-22 May 2022) has a theme of diagnosis, so we thought it was the perfect time to showcase a song our members created with local musician Cora Kelly to give those newly diagnosed with dementia reassurance.

Member Story: Why I Made An Advance Care Plan Early On In My Dementia Journey

Hospice UK's Dying Matters Awareness Week (2nd-6th May 2022) aims to get people talking about the difficult topic of dying. Here our member Martin Murtagh shares why he put an Advance Care Plan in place early on in his dementia journey.

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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