News & Media

Dementia NI's art exhibition challenging the stigma of dementia stops in Portadown!

Dementia NI's touring art exhibition has arrived in Portadown! This unique exhibition features 45 pieces of artwork by Dementia NI members, representing their lives following their diagnosis. It will reside at Millennium Court in Portadown until 13th October. We'd love you to pop along!

Dementia NI joins campaign to improve access to a timely and accurate diagnosis

In Dementia Action Week 2023, Dementia NI has joined the Alzheimer's Society and leading dementia experts to call on our government to take action now to improve the lives of people living with dementia.

Martin Murtagh: “How getting a dementia diagnosis gave me peace of mind”

In Dementia Action Week 2023, Dementia NI member Martin Murtagh explains how receiving a diagnosis of dementia can give you a better understanding of the condition and help you to access the right treatment and support.

Davie McElhinney: "How I learned to come to terms with my diagnosis"

After being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia aged 54, Davie McElhinney thought his life was over. He turned a corner after reaching out to Dementia NI and has now come to terms with his diagnosis and has continued to live a life he loves.

Breezemount & Colin Turkington Team Up To Steer Dementia NI Into The Spotlight

We’re thrilled to announce that local racing champion Colin Turkington and delivery firm Breezemount have teamed up to steer Dementia NI into the spotlight!

Martin Murtagh: "Dementia NI Made Life Worth Living Again"

This Christmas, we'd love you to donate to our #MagicalMoments campaign and help fund peer support for local people with dementia. Here, our member Martin explains how attending one of our Empowerment meetings helped him feel understood for the first time.

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

Northern Ireland's Herbert Protocol: Safe & Found