The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is a national charity that provides support services for people affected by dementia, including a national helpline, day care, home care, respite care, and dementia advisory services, alongside advocacy and awareness-raising activities.www.alzheimer.ie
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Oct 23, 2026
David HollywoodHOST
An awfully educator will be speaking there, and that is Dr. Fergus Timmons.
David HollywoodHOST
He's a learning and development, quality, innovation and growth manager with the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.
David HollywoodHOST
And he joins us on the programme today.
David HollywoodHOST
Fergus, thanks so much for taking our call.
Fergus TimmonsGUEST
You know, they live at home.
Fergus TimmonsGUEST
And a lot of the care and support for them are provided by their family members.
Fergus TimmonsGUEST
So in the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, we provide a range of supports and services for people impacted by dementia.
Fergus TimmonsGUEST
And included in those supports is training for family carers.
John MorleyHOST
As an indication of the type of services that will be represented, the following is a list of agencies that plan to attend.
John MorleyHOST
The likes of Galway Rural Development, the SCICAP, TOOSE and RSS, the Galway Sports Partnership, the HSE, CREE, CHIME, Volunteer Galway, RSA, GRETB, Men's Development Network, Samaritans Alone, ICPOP, the HSE in Loughrae and the Domestic Violence Response, Galway Rape Crisis Centre, Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, MABS, Citizens Information, Foot Health, Moonshire Community Alert, you have Sage Advocacy, Jigsaw, Sexual Health West, Agri Kids, lots of information stands and refreshments are served.
John MorleyHOST
All are welcome.
John MorleyHOST
That comes in from Maura Canning from us in Mullia today as well.
Will FaulknerHOST
So very much not a victimless crime.
Will FaulknerHOST
There's a strong Offaly connection to a European conference that's taking place in Dublin next week, and Tullamore man Dr Fergus Timmons, who works with the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, will be among those presenting at the Alzheimer Europe conference.
Will FaulknerHOST
And his message... is one that will resonate with thousands of families here, because he's highlighting the importance of support, of education, of simply having somebody to talk to when you're caring for somebody that you love, but they have dementia and you see them disappearing little by little.
Will FaulknerHOST
Just right before your eyes, it is one of the most painful experiences that you will ever, ever have.
Will FaulknerHOST
So he says one of the most valuable aspects of the program operated by the Alzheimer's Society is that it brings carers together to pool those experiences.
Will FaulknerHOST
So, he's going to speak at this conference in Dublin next Tuesday and information on family carer training is available through the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.
Will FaulknerHOST
And staying with brain health, there's some fascinating research in the Irish Independent today about the relationship between sleep and dementia.
Will FaulknerHOST
So scientists have discovered that certain sleep disturbances such as heavy snoring, repeated waking during the night, frequent nightmares, these are all associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline.
Greg HughesHOST
A state assessment found a groundbreaking new Alzheimer's drug said to slow the progression of the disease is not cost effective and recommended against HSE funding.
Greg HughesHOST
The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland has campaigned for leconemeth, I beg your pardon, and I could be still pronouncing that wrong, to be publicly funded saying it is suitable for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Greg HughesHOST
So this is a drug that has been proven to... give people more time, give families more time with a person.
Greg HughesHOST
The Society cited research showing the drug can slow the progression of Alzheimer's among eligible patients by about a third on average over an 18-month period.
Greg HughesHOST
A state assessment found a groundbreaking new Alzheimer's drug said to slow the progression of the disease is not cost effective and recommended against HSE funding.
Greg HughesHOST
The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland has campaigned for leconemeth, I beg your pardon, and I could be still pronouncing that wrong, to be publicly funded saying it is suitable for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
Greg HughesHOST
So this is a drug that has been proven to... give people more time, give families more time with a person.
Greg HughesHOST
The Society cited research showing the drug can slow the progression of Alzheimer's among eligible patients by about a third on average over an 18-month period.
Greg HughesHOST
Paul, Dennis Hegarty, and Tina Hutton, they're hosting a coffee morning quid game fundraiser to help, uh, to help them reach their fundraising goals.
Greg HughesHOST
Their chosen charities are the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland and Children's Health Foundation, Temple Street.
Greg HughesHOST
You're invited to pop in for a cuppa, a chat, a bit of craic, all while supporting a great cause.
Greg HughesHOST
Every donation and bit of support brings them one step closer to making the event a success, so spread the word.