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'Teanga showcases Irish in poetry, prose and song' - Liam Mac Lochlainn

Derry Feis is celebrating its 100th birthday this Easter. To mark this special occasion, Derry News, is publishing a series of articles titled: Mo thuras go Fheis Dhoire Cholmcille 2022. Today, Gaeilgeoir, author, former Feis adjudicator and retired ...

19 Mar 2022 at 14:00

Derry News

Derry woman completes mammoth fundraising venture raising thousands for charity

Local Derry woman, Marie Ward, has captured the hearts of the city as completed her 79th and final walk as part of a charity fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society on Friday (February 25). Marie, who sadly lost her mum Elizabeth Diamond to dementia in ...

28 Feb 2022 at 19:55

Derry News

One in five people with dementia in NI battle symptoms for over two years before getting a diagnosis

Foyle MLA, Sinead McLaughlin, has launched Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Action Week in Stormont with the goal of securing earlier diagnosis of the condition in the community. Ms McLaughlin said: "I am pleased to sponsor Alzheimer's Society ...

17 May 2022 at 16:11

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County Derry man honoured for Alzheimers Society service

A retired County Derry accountant who has been volunteering for Alzheimer’s Society for more than 20 years has received special recognition for his long service. Ed McAuley has first-hand experience of dementia as he supported his beloved ...

28 Jan 2022 at 15:02

Derry News

Derry woman set to begin walk 50 of 79 walks to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Marie Ward decided earlier this year to take on a walking challenge to raise money for dementia through supporting Alzheimer’s Society in Northern Ireland. Marie lost her mum to the horrible disease and planned to walk 79 walks to raise ...

10 Nov 2021 at 13:10

County Derry Post

Dementia Social Club 'removing the stigma' in rural areas

In September 2015, Caroline Lynch, the manager of Learmount Community Development Group, noticed that a few of their regular members had stopped coming to classes in the centre. “A few of these people had been coming to classes even ...

17 Nov 2021 at 14:42

Derry News

"As we know, there's no cure for dementia at the minute, but early diagnosis is vital in slowing the progression down"

Dementia Action week is set to take place next week from Monday May 16 to May 22 with the hopes of encouraging people to get an early diagnosis. Alzheimer's Society is fully supporting the movement in the hopes that the people of ...

13 May 2022 at 20:28

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Alzheimer Society calls for mothers living with dementia to be recognised this Mother's Day

The increasing number of mothers living with dementia should be celebrated and recognised this Mother's Day, March 19, according to the The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI). It is also encouraging those affected by the ...

14 Mar 2023 at 09:20

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IN PICTURES: Foyle Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Society

Mayor Patricia Logue with participants at Ebrington Square, before embarking on the at the Alzheimer's Society's Foyle Memory Walk. Mayor Patricia Logue at the Foyle Memory Walk with on left, Marie Ward, lead volunteer, and ...

20 Sept 2023 at 11:13

County Derry family set to take part in Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk in memory of beloved mum

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County Derry family take part in Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk in memory of beloved mum

On Saturday 23 September, Alan Bayles and his wife Monica who live in Castledawson, near Magherafelt, will be taking part at the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at Ormeau Park in Memory of Alan's beloved mum, Madge. When ...

18 Aug 2023 at 17:30

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Dementia groups slam Derry's diagnosis waiting lists

People in Derry, Strabane and Limavady face an anxious 15 to 16 month wait to receive a dementia diagnosis, Derry Now can reveal. Shockingly, in West Tyrone and Fermanagh the current wait is 69 months, almost six years, ...

15 Jan 2024 at 15:15

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Dementia diagnosis can take longer for people with learning disabilities

People living with a learning disability are more likely to get dementia at a younger age, but getting a diagnosis of dementia can take longer, according to the Alzheimer’s Society. Around one in five people with ...

21 Mar 2024 at 18:00

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