If you have concerns about your own memory loss or that of a loved one, or you want to understand more about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, help is only a phone call away. The ASI National Helpline is open 6 days a week. Call 1800 341 341 or email [email protected]

We were delighted to support The ASI's Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey at Bessboro Day Centre. Every response helps us better understand what life with dementia is like in Ireland today. Link to survey here: https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/research/survey/

Some of the moments and activities across The Alzheimer Society of Ireland that made us smile in 2025. 💜 Read our latest Impact Report here: www.alzheimer.ie/about-us/the-alzheimer-society-of-irelands-impact-report/

We have a sneak peak of some of the wonderful stories you can expect to read about in your summer edition of Forget-me-not News! If you haven't received your copy of Forget-me-not News yet and you would like us to send us one, please email us on [email protected].

Dementia can affect anyone, which why we want as many people as possible to answer The Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey. Your experience with dementia and your voice matters! Link to survey below: https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/research/survey/

We’re delighted to welcome Cathy Reynolds as the new Chair of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. We look forward to working with Cathy as we continue to support people living with dementia and their families across Ireland.

Something exciting is coming... The latest edition of Forget-me-not News is on it's way! The Summer 2026 edition is all about the difference you make in the lives of people living with dementia, and their families and carers.☀️

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Dublin yesterday for our Pre-Budget Submission 2027: A Clear Path to Better Community Supports Building a #DementiaInclusiveIreland. Find out more using the link below: https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/political-campaigns/budget_2027/#DementiaInclusiveIreland #Budget2027

A wonderfully uplifting evening was had with the Cabinteely Gospel Choir, who stood by the ASI with their beautiful rendition of Stand By Me. A huge thank you to everyone who came along on the night and supported ASI, and to the choir for sharing their incredible voices and generosity with us.

Great news! Our Young Onset & Early Stage Dementia Activity Club in Letterkenny has been selected for the Tesco Community Fund at the Letterkenny store.🩵 We’re featured for the next 12 weeks, and your blue tokens can make a real difference! Thank you to Tesco Ireland for supporting us🩵

Head of Advocacy, Cormac Cahill, in conversation with Ross Killeen and Matt O’Dwyer. Thanks to Ross for generously allowing us to screen his film, made in collaboration with Irish street artist Asbestos, and to Matt for so bravely talking about his family’s journey with dementia. #CarersWeek2026

CEO of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Andy Heffernan, opening our #CarersWeek2026 event, a screening of ‘Don’t Forget to Remember’ by Ross Killeen, made in collaboration with Irish street artist Asbestos. Our DCCN members shared their lived experience in the early stages of this project.

Our Cavan Day Centre clients had a fantastic day out at Glenview Folk Museum 🏡✨ Experiences like this are meaningful for people living with dementia — familiar objects, sights, and stories can spark memories, encourage conversation, and create moments of connection. A wonderful day all around.🩵

This week is #CarersWeek. The ASI is proud to have been a partner of Carers Week for more than a decade. Our CEO, Andy Heffernan, has recorded a message to thank carers for the essential work they do. Visit 👉 https://carersweek.ie#CarersWeek

Thank you to Grace O’Brien, who hosted her annual Tea Day and raised a wonderful €2,500 for The ASI's services in Donegal this year☕ Her dedication, generosity, and community spirit continue to make such a meaningful impact🩵✨ #TeaDay2026

Congratulations to our Tea Day 2026 Raffle winners! All winners have been contacted and prizes posted. 🎉🩵 Massive thank you to everyone who got involved and supported our Tea Day 2026 Raffle.🍵 We hope to see you again next year 😉

Our North Cork Dementia Advisor, Amy Murphy, was delighted to represent The ASI at the homecoming for the Miles for Memory team, as they arrived on Cork’s Northside after an incredible 450km relay from Malin Head to Cork City 💜 To learn more, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/miles4memory

Best of luck to everyone lacing up for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon and the Cork Marathon tomorrow! 🩵 We hope you all have an incredible race day.🫶

Our lovely #DCCN member Máire-Anne Doyle taking part in a panel at the Boots roadshow with the HSE Understand Together campaign at Boots in Wexford yesterday. Máire-Anne cared for her father Brian and we are so grateful to her for sharing her lived experience of caring💜 @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social

The Boots roadshow is taking place today in Boots, 9-13 South Main Street, Wexford, at 6.30pm. All are welcome - it is free to attend, please book at dementiaroadshow.boots.ie

We are looking forward to this event and hearing Marie Brett and Philip Connaughton in conversation about 'Yes, But Do You Care?' at Bealtaine festival. Our #DCCN members shared their lived experience in the early stages of this project. Thank you to Marie and Philip for including us. #carers

The Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey is about understanding what life with dementia is really like today. If you are living with dementia, or if you are a family carer or supporter, we want to hear from you. More info here: https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/research/survey/

Lillian loves visiting Cuppa Club at our Skibbereen Day Care Centre and enjoying a chat with her friend Betty. They both enjoyed the birthday cake as we celebrated a very special milestone for Lillian, who turned 84! 🎂 Happy birthday from all of us at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 🎉

Our brilliant #DCCN member Jen Brown taking part in the Boots roadshow with the HSE Understand Together campaign at the Frascati Centre, Blackrock last week. Thank you Jen for sharing your experience of caring for your father 💜

Thank you to Kia Dempsey, who ran the Dublin City Half Marathon and raised an amazing €2,570.🏃 What an achievement — and what an impact. Thank you, Kia.🩵

Our Dementia Carers Campaign Network is on #BlueSky. Follow them on BlueSky!

A huge thank you to Tayto Snacks for hosting a wonderful ASI Tea Day in support of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.🍵 Events like this make a real difference, and we’re so grateful to have Tayto Snacks as part of the ASI community.🩵

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We stand for inclusion, dignity and respect for all. 🌈💜 #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2026

Our Curlew Road Day Care Centre in Drimnagh is ready for brighter days, with new life beginning to bloom throughout the garden 🌻 In the coming weeks, the Centre will launch a range of garden based activities designed to encourage connection, light movement, and simple enjoyment of the outdoors.

Our brilliant #DCCN member Jen Brown taking part in the Boots roadshow with the HSE Understand Together campaign at the Frascati Centre, Blackrock tonight. Thank you Jen for sharing your experience of caring for your father 💜 @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social

We love to see it! Our Sligo Cogs Club clients enjoying the sunshine recently with a game of outdoor bowls - and checking in on the flowers they planted in the polytunnel 🌼🔍

A special message from Una as she, along with rest of us at The ASI, want to give a massive thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Alzheimer's Tea Day one to remember.🍵 Thank you so much to everyone who got involved, and we look forward to sharing a cuppa again with you next year.😉🩵

Join Team ASI for the Tokyo Marathon 2027!🏃 Places are extremely limited and they sell out fast so don’t miss your chance to take part in this iconic race. Will you join us? Sign up here:https://consoles.realbuzz.com/charity/the-alzheimer-society-of-ireland/listing/1363/?own_place=0

As Alzheimer's Tea Day draws to a close, we would like to thank all of our wonderful Tea Day 2026 hosts and supporters around the country for your continued support. 💜☕ You can still support Tea Day now by donating here: https://donate.stripe.com/8x27sKbot1BNbGu1U9eUU02 #TeaDay2026

Some wonderful snaps coming in from people across the country celebrating Tea Day 🍵 Huge thanks to everyone who’s taken part so far. Don’t forget, there’s still time to join and make a real difference for people living with dementia.🩵 Donate here: https://donate.stripe.com/8x27sKbot1BNbGu1U9eUU02

It's finally here, Alzheimer's Tea Day 2026!🎉🎉🎉 Donate here now to support the 64,000 people in Ireland living with dementia: https://donate.stripe.com/8x27sKbot1BNbGu1U9eUU02 ☕Cheers☕ #TeaDay2026 #BestTimeForTea

☕One more day to go until Alzheimer’s Tea Day 2026!☕ We are so excited for Tea Day here at The ASI and we can’t wait to see photos from your fabulous Tea Day events all around the country tomorrow. Find out more at www.teaday.ie 💜 Every cup counts💜 #TeaDay2026 #BestTimeForTea

Meet Carol Booth, one of our fantastic hosts who is hosting her 20th Tea Day this year! Isn’t that incredible!☕✨ Thank you so much Carol for your amazing support 💜 #TeaDay2026 #BestTimeForTea

Alzheimer's Tea Day is less than a week away! So we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the wonderful Tea Day celebrations over the last few years💜 This Thursday, May 7th, put the kettle on and help raise vital funds for people living with dementia. Sign up now at teaday.ie #TeaDay2026

Best of luck to our runners running the Dublin Half Marathon and the Belfast Marathon on Sunday!🏃 We know you will make us all proud 🩵

Úna Crawford O’Brien shares why Alzheimer’s Tea Day matters so much. By taking part in Tea Day, you’re helping ensure support, guidance and understanding are always just a phone call away. 🫖Register now at teaday.ie and we’ll send you a FREE Alzheimer’s Tea Day Party Pack #TeaDay2026

Tony McIntyre who cares for his wife Mary, who lives with Alzheimer's, is encouraging people to take part in the Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey. If you're a person with dementia, or a family carer or supporter, have your say by taking part. Visit www.alzheimer.ie #DementiainIreland

💜2 weeks to go! 💜 Have you registered for Alzheimer’s Tea Day on May 7th yet? Sign up at teadday.ie, gather your loved ones and pop the kettle on! ☕ Every Tea Day event helps raise vital funds for dementia support. #TeaDay2026 #BestTimeForTea

Join us for a free Dementia Awareness & Information Evening hosted by the North Dublin Dementia Adviser Service. It’s open to people living with dementia and their supporters in North Dublin, and takes place on May 14th in Croke Park. Check the poster for registration details.

Our Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey is now open! We’re inviting people living with dementia, current family carers and supporters to share their experiences. Your insights will help shape future services and policy. Take part: www.alzheimer.ie Your voice matters. #DementiainIreland

Matt is a devoted carer to Helena, who is living with dementia. Through the support of ASI’s Day Care services, they’ve found connection and understanding along the way. This Alzheimer’s Tea Day, you’re supporting services that make a real difference to families like Matt & Helena.

Dementia information shouldn’t be hard to find. 📰 Our collection of resources and fact sheets is here to support you and the people you care about.🩵 You’ll find them here: https://alzheimer.ie/get-support/resources-and-factsheets/ #DementiaSupports

In light of the recent Cochrane Review on Alzheimer’s treatments, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland has published a statement outlining our perspective on the evolving evidence. Read more: https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/awareness-raising/statements-from-the-alzheimer-society-of-ireland/

A huge shoutout to Eamonn and the incredible team at Powerscourt Hotel, who recently hosted an Easter staff raffle and raised an amazing €1,000 in support of The ASI. That’s not all… they’ve also donated an incredible prize to this year’s Alzheimer’s Tea Day raffle 🎟️🤩 🍵 Register now at teaday.ie

Team ASI is heading to the Chicago Marathon, and you can be part of the adventure.🏃 Run for a cause, push your limits, and help support vital dementia services across Ireland. 🩵 Spots are limited so grab yours before they’re gone! Sign up today at www.alzheimer.ie