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Special event set to rock Derry this weekend to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer’s

A special event is set to rock Derry this weekend to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer’s. The ‘Rock for Alzheimer’s’ night will be held at the Nerve Centre on Saturday, February 8. Among the bands taking part are AC?DC, Arms of Venus de ...

06 Feb 2020 at 08:25

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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 learning disabilities who are ...

21 Mar 2024 at 18:00

Northern Ireland

Snowy weather closes more than 200 schools as new warnings issued

Snowy conditions have forced the closure of more than 200 schools, as fresh weather warnings were issued amid widespread travel disruption. The Met Office has put in place several warnings for snow and ice across the UK for Tuesday and ...

19 Nov 2024 at 16:08

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Local Mayor to support Alzheimer's charity this year

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has chosen the Alzheimer's Society as his official charity for the year ahead. Alderman Mark Fielding, who took up the role in June, has said his choice was inspired by the ...

07 Oct 2020 at 11:19

Newsletter DerryNow

Vulnerable Alzheimer's patient left at wrong house

In case you missed it first time around - September 2022: “Put yourself in my mammy’s shoes. Can you imagine the sheer terror a person with dementia would experience being left in a strange house, with people they did not ...

31 Dec 2022 at 10:30

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 ...

17 May 2022 at 16:11

County Derry Post

Alzheimer’s Society to hold Mid Ulster information talks on Dementia

ALZHEIMER'S Society Mid Ulster is holding free information sessions for those who want to learn more about dementia. There will be four talks over four consecutive weeks in the Positive Steps Community Centre, ...

29 Oct 2019 at 16:57

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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 ...

15 Jan 2024 at 15:15

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IN PICTURES: Charity walk in memory of Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian

Participants at Oakagrove Integdrated College, taking part in the 5k jog/walk in memory of Joseph and Reuven, organised by Kerala Association and NWCC. All proceeds donated to Foyle Search & Rescue, ...

25 Sept 2023 at 10:54

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 ...

18 Aug 2023 at 17:30

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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, ...

19 Mar 2022 at 14:00

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Derry woman organises 'Memory Walk' to raise vital funds for Alzheimer's Society

Derry woman, Marie Ward, has organised a 'Memory Walk' this Saturday (October 15) to raise money for a charity close to her heart. Marie sadly lost her mother, Elizabeth Diamond, to ...

12 Oct 2022 at 17:00

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