News & Media

Meet the Members!

Rodney James is from Comber and has been a member of Dementia NI since 2024, and attends the Ards/Bangor group.

Dementia NI raises awareness of Herbert Protocol initiative

Dementia NI is rolling out a series of awareness-raising events, including recent events in Ballymoney and Belfast, to raise awareness of The Herbert Protocol, and how it can help to trace missing people with dementia.

New garden at Ward Park opens after Dementia NI member consultation

Members of our Bangor empowerment group were involved in the consultation process to ensure the design of the new sensory garden would be dementia friendly.

Belfast events venues announce Dementia NI as charity partner

ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall have announced Dementia NI as the venues’ charity partner for the year ahead.

A Day In The Life Of A Dementia NI Empowerment Facilitator

Our Empowerment Facilitator Rachel supports people living with dementia in the Armagh and Newry areas, ensuring they live well and stay part of their community. This National Careers Week (3rd-8th March), she shares a typical day in her rewarding role...

Dementia NI Member Sharon Talks To The Impartial Reporter About Living Well With A Dementia Diagnosis

In the latest edition of the Impartial Reporter, Dementia NI Member Sharon talks about how she has continued to live well following her diagnosis - and why everyone should get involved in our Sparkle for Dementia NI fundraising campaign. Read her story here.

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.

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.

This Dementia Action Week 2024, Dementia NI Is Releasing Single And Video To Spread Message Of Hope

Northern Ireland's Herbert Protocol: Safe & Found