Our brains are like muscles they need working out! There are many things you can do with and without a diagnosis of dementia that can help engage and challenge your brain.

Learning more about your brain and the impact of memory loss and dementia can help you to understand important issues. FreeDem Films provides practical advice and information about brain health. Each film answers a key question related to brain health and dementia that will increase your understanding of how memory works. Please view the selection of short videos at the website freedemliving.com

Hello Brain is a project and has created a website full of information and resources to help us all better understand how our brain works and what we can do to keep it healthy. Some of these are listed below and you can check out more on their website Hello Brain

Staying Socially Connected

Connecting with others socially is a meaningful activity and important for our well-being. Our brain engages in many ways while we are connected socially with others. This engagement is good and challenging our brain. You can learn more about the benefits of social activity and ideas to get involved at the Hello Brain webpage here

Stimulating Brain Activities

Challenging your brain through stimulating activity is what helps your brain get a workout! Things such as crosswords, puzzles, learning a new skill are great ways to challenge your brain. The important thing is you make sure you enjoy the activity and there is a level of challenge. You can learn more about the benefits of stimulating brain activities at the Hello Brain webpage here.

Keeping Physically Active

Keeping physically active is good for our overall health and is a great way to pump oxygen to the brain which helps build neurons and pathways. You can Learn more about the benefits of physical activity and how to get involved in activities at the Hello Brain webpage here.

Healthy Lifestyle

We can all make healthy lifestyle choices that are good for our bodies and brain, making small changes can be a easier to achieve. What we eat, what we drink, and how well we sleep can impact on our brain health. You can learn more about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and make small changes at the Hello Brain webpage here

Selection of Activity Ideas

You'll find more information about activity ideas under the Memory Technology Library page or click here

Connecting with Your Local Dementia Advisor

Dementia Advisers work with people with dementia, their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service. Dementia Advisers work all over Ireland and will work with you to:

  • Provide information and advice throughout your journey with dementia,
  • Help connect you with dementia supports and services,
  • Help connect you with local groups and services

Find out more about the Dementia Adviser Services from Alzheimer's Society of Ireland at their website here