What is Dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of conditions which causes changes and damage to the brain. This damage means a person’s ability to remember, think, speak and to do everyday things will change. As dementia progresses, the changes become greater, and the person will need more help. There are currently 64,000 people in Ireland living with dementia. There are over 200 different types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and chances are you know someone who has been touched by this condition.

Help us support family, friends and colleagues by wearing your denims on March 1st and donate to this Wellbeing Unit fundraiser. Your donation will help the Alzheimer Society of Ireland provide information and equipment to help suffers to stay independent and families to care for their loved ones.