The Birches in Dundalk celebrate their 25th anniversary

The Birches Alzheimer Day Care Centre in Dundalk celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Tea Day on Saturday.

Otherwise known as the north Louth branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, The Birches, which opened 25 years ago, offers a wide range of services.

- It provides care on a five day basis at the day care centre.

- It runs an outreach programme at The Birches, Rathabbey in Cooley one day a week, with transport kindly provided by Cooley Red Cross.

- The Birches "Day Care At Home" service does ‘what it says on the tin' and provides care to clients in the Dundalk and Cooley areas every week.

- The monthly Social Club takes place in St. Gerard's Hall, St. Alphonsus Road (beside St. Joseph's Redemptorist Church) on the third Saturday of the month from 11am to 1pm.

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- The Young/Early Onset Dementia Activity Club meets monthly with activities driven by the clients themselves.

- The Birches are also keen to spread the word about our Family Support Group which meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

- The 'veterans' family support group also holds a twice yearly get together.

- In addition we provide telephone support for those with loved ones on the waiting list to access The Birches.

The Birches Nurse Manager Olive Joyce, on behalf of their committee, said: “Thank you to everyone who has helped us walk the road with those who have dementia in our community over the past 25 years - without your support it would not have been possible.”

As with so many voluntary and community groups around the country The Birches need more volunteers! So please get in touch if you'd like to help them.