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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Society was founded in 1982 by a small group of people who were caring for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia. Today, it is a national voluntary organisation with an extensive national network of branches, regional offices and services that aims to provide people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers with the necessary support to maximise their quality of life.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading provider of dementia-specific services in Ireland. They offer a range of services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, their families and carers. All their services operate using the philosophy of person centred care - where the person with dementia and their carer is placed at the centre of the care service, respecting the rights of the person with dementia, so that they are actively involved in making any decisions about their care.

The Society's network currently includes 22 branches, 6 regional offices, 33 Day Care Centres, 28 Home Care/Support Services, 28 Carer Support Groups, 3 Social Clubs and one overnight Respite Centre. The Society also operates the Alzheimer National Helpline Service offering information and support to anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease / dementia.

Further Information
Tel: +353 (0)1 207 3800
Fax: +353 (0)1 210 3772
Charity Registration No: CHY 7868
www.alzheimer.ie

The Holy Family School, Cootehill

The Holy Family Special School is situated in Cootehill, County Cavan and was established in 1973. It is a special national school for pupils aged four to eighteen years. The pupils are from the catchment area of the Counties of Cavan and Monaghan. The school caters for pupils with severe/profound learning disabilities, moderate learning disabilities and for pupils with autism. The school is run under the Rules of National Schools and is a multi-denominational school.

The aim of the Board of Management and the staff of the H.F.S. with assistance and guidance from the Department of Education and Science and the North Eastern Health Board, is to provide the highest quality of care and education to all the children in this service, thus enabling them to achieve their fullest potential and thereby allow them to participate as fully as possible within their local communities and society in general.

Further Information
Tel: +353 (0)49 5552257
Fax: +353 (0)49 5556150
Charity Registration No: CHY 8058
www.holyfamilyschool.ie