What are the aims of our Cuimhne initiative?
Elders remain engaged with their Irish and local communities and enjoy a good quality of life
Stigma and inequality are discussed, debated and challenged
Isolation is reduced, access to assessment, diagnosis and professional support are improved
Carers feel supported and enabled to remain engaged with their community and services
The Irish community are comfortable and confident to engage people with memory loss within services
We can ensure Irish are included in research
We can better inform mainstream services about the Irish cultural need that is so important when engaging Irish with memory loss in services.
The Irish community has the warmth, commitment, expertise and capacity to be the first memory loss friendly community
The Irish community is seen as a flagship memory loss friendly community
