LAOIS and KILKENNY ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETIES: Laois Alzheimer’s Society Resource Centre at 47 Main Street Portlaoise is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Rather than going on tour this time, we are having our Social Club on the 28th of February from 2.30pm until 4.30pm in Portlaoise Parish Centre for people with Dementia and their carers. This is a very relaxed informal event where activities, fun and chat can be shared over a cup of tea. If you are in the area please join us. All welcome. For any information on dementia contact Ann Munnelly on (057) 8663398 or (086) 8372168, Homecare Coordinator, 47 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, R32 VRX8 or by email to laois.branch@alzheimer.ie online.
The Kilkenny Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre Carer’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday 5th March from 3pm until 4.30pm at The Village Day Centre (behind the Village Inn Pub). Information and support for past/present carers of people with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Everyone welcome. Drop in to group or for more information call (056) 7771230.