Get involved
Dementia: Understand Together is working with people all over Ireland to build dementia inclusive communities. You can help by working with others in your area to create places where people with dementia are understood, respected, socially connected and able to access local services and navigate their environment.
Training and Resources
Free supports are available, including dementia awareness training, guidance and promotional materials.
- understandtogether@hse.ie
- Campaign resources: HealthPromotion.ie
Campaign videos
- Listowel dementia inclusive community https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9y8Yqy-QRw
- Dementia inclusive Tidy Towns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge8Hw-F5kI0 - Marguerite Keating, Vice Chair of the Irish Dementia Woking Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcdOuKb-DzM
Dementia Inclusive Community Symbol
Using the symbol shows your support for people with dementia. A toolkit is available with guidance on how to use it.
Order via HealthPromotion.ie
Sign up to the campaign
Become a community champion or partner. Email your name, phone number, town and county to understandtogether@hse.ie