Coroner Philip Comyn said that there was no third party involvement in the death.

There are currently five patients in Unit 1, all of whom have been in the unit for three years or more, and the remaining 11 beds have been vacant for three years or more.

Lawyers for the HSE told the High Court that the woman, who is in her 70s, was not coping living alone in her rural home since her husband died.

Carrigtwohill native OLIVE JAGOE, who helps to deliver The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Day Care at Home service, talks about her work

A pilot programme run by Cork City Libraries is being delivered to hundreds of nursing home residents locally.

CHRIS DUNNE talks to a Cork woman who, along with her husband, who has dementia, has benefited hugely from a refurbished day centre at Bessboro

People with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their families can benefit from a new ’Memory’ Cafe’ that has opened in Macroom, says CHRIS DUNNE

With good habits over the years, you can mitigate the decline of your brainpower, says Trevlor Laffan

A new report has highlighted the life-enhancing benefits of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Day Care at Home Service. UCC lecturer and researcher, Dr Emma O’Shea, who was involved in the report, tells us more

Catherine Gregg of The Cottage, Ballinaclashet, Belgooly, Co Cork previously pleaded guilty to 17 different theft charges.

You may notice the symptoms of Alzheimer’s before a loved ones does, but how can you say without upsetting them, asks Imy Brighty-Potts.

The FOCUS study found former players were almost three and a half times more likely to suffer neurodegenerative diseases.

The judge said he had 'absolutely no doubt' that the surgery was not in the patient’s best interests.

That was a submission made to the court by the man’s consultant geriatrician who has concerns the short-term memory loss will mean the man wakes up “each morning to find that his leg is gone”.

A recent meeting in Macroom spoke of the need to make it a dementia friendly place for people with the disease and their carers. ADRIENNE ACTON went along to find out more

An estimated 7,509 people are living with dementia in Cork, and 63% of people with dementia live in the community.

He will re-record Thank You For Being A Friend with special guests later this year.

The Alzheimer’s Society has said that after Willis’s diagnosis of dementia was announced they saw a 12,000% spike in visits to their website.

The Hollywood actor sang happy birthday alongside his children, his wife Emma Heming and former wife Demi Moore.

Researchers analysed data from 29,000 people.

The singer is best known for his 1971 hit (Is This The Way To) Amarillo.

The singer is best known for his recording of (Is This The Way To) Amarillo.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has welcomed the decision by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the Lecanemab antibody, which will be marketed as Leqembi

Bad dreams could indicate a raised risk of developing dementia. Abi Jackson talks to the author of a new study to find out more.

The former England hooker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy in November 2020.

A study led by the University of Glasgow looked at former Scotland internationals

Experts explain to KATIE WRIGHT some lesser-known facts about Alzheimer’s and dementia

Proceedings are set to be issued at court.

The law firm representing the group says this is the largest ‘class action’ ever launched outside the United States

The FA has been given approval to run a trial.

Jones was part of the British and Irish Lions squad who toured New Zealand in 2005

64,000 people have dementia in Ireland. There is no cure, but there are ways to ease its symptoms

Ahead of Alzhimer's Tea Day next month, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at dementia

A new library initiative aims to extend a warm welcome to people with dementia.

New research has revealed that feeling low or sad can make you forgetful

The Alzheimer Day Care Centre in Bessboro, Blackrock, is set to benefit again this year from the proceeds of a calendar, featuring beautiful photographs of landscapes, birds and flowers taken by local woman Anne Weldon, writes MARY HASSETT

Discovering his Alzheimer’s early gave Dr Daniel Gibbs an opportunity to try and slow its progress. Lisa Salmon finds out how.

NEWS that Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia took on an added poignancy as it came just 48 hours after the passing of his Man United and England 1966 team-mate Nobby Stiles, who died from health issues relating to dementia.

Cork artist Gillian Cussen tells MARY HASSETT about her new exhibition, portraying people with dementia and laying bare each person’s humanity. Among the subjects is the artist’s own mother.

It’s the most common form of dementia and rates are rising, but how much do you really know about this complex neurological disease, asks Liz Connor.

World Alzheimer Month takes place this September and in this four-day series, we focus on a different aspect of dementia. In the final part, what you can do to help your community

World Alzheimer Month takes place this September and in this four-day series, we focus on a different aspect of dementia. On day three, we look at the benefits of reminiscence

World Alzheimer Month takes place this September and in this four-day series, which started yesterday, we focus on a different aspect of dementia. On day two, we look at nutrition and the importance of a balanced diet

World Alzheimer Month takes place this September and in this four-day series, we focus on a different aspect of dementia. Today, a look at the causes, signs and symptoms of dementia and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Ahead of a fund-raiser for the Bessboro Day Care Centre in Cork city, CHRIS DUNNE talks to a family that benefit from it, and an Art Therapist who works there