RHS Home Care

20/02/2026

A Dementia Café is a welcoming, once monthly meeting for anyone affected by dementia.

People living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community are all welcome to attend.

Dementia Cafés are:

☕ Free of charge
🤝 Run by local voluntary steering committees
💬 Relaxed and informal
🌿 Focused on connection and community

They provide a safe, social space where people can share experiences, find support, ask questions and enjoy a chat in a friendly environment.

The Irish Dementia Café Network

The Irish Dementia Café Network, established by Engaging Dementia and funded by the HSE, connects cafés across Ireland, each operating under shared principles and guidelines. The network supports local volunteers with guidance, resources and training to help them establish and run their own cafés, strengthening dementia inclusive communities nationwide.

If you would like to find your nearest Dementia Café, get involved, or learn more about starting one in your area, visit:

🌐 www.dementiacafe.ie

You can also use the Café Finder on their website to view a full list of Dementia Cafés with contact details.

About Dementia Cafes A dementia cafe is a welcoming, once monthly meeting for anyone who is affected by dementia. People living with dementia, their families and friends, healthcare professionals, and people who are interested in supporting a dementia inclusive community, are all welcome to attend.....

19/02/2026

💙 Free Dementia Microlearning Modules Available Online 💙

At RHS Home Care, we believe that understanding dementia is everyone’s business. Whether you are a family member, carer, community volunteer or local business, a little knowledge can make a big difference.

The Dementia Services Information & Development Centre offers a range of free online microlearning modules designed to build awareness in a simple and accessible way.

🧠 These short modules include:
• A quick guide to the different types of dementia
• Practical information to support understanding
• Easy to follow, bite sized learning
• Flexible online access to complete in your own time

They are ideal for busy staff, community groups, local businesses and anyone who wants to feel more confident supporting people living with dementia.

You can access the free modules here:
🔗 https://dementia.ie/education/micro-learning/

Micro Learning Micro Learning Learn in minutes, in your own time and place Welcome to the DSiDC’s microlearning page. Microlearning is all about learning new information in small ‘bite-size’ chunks. Each microlearning course should take between five and ten minutes to complete. This makes it a...

18/02/2026

As always we thank each and everyone over the years who have volunteered. We are looking for some new faces to help us over the weekend to help our existing volunteers.

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

🌿 Save the Date: International Dementia Conference 2026 🌿

We are pleased to share details of the 18th International Dementia Conference, taking place at the beautiful Athlone Springs Hotel on 13th and 14th May 2026.

Hosted by Engaging Dementia, this year’s theme is:

💛 “Let’s Keep Connecting”

Connection is at the heart of dementia care. Staying connected to family, community, services and supports can make a meaningful difference to quality of life for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

This event is Ireland’s foremost dementia conference, bringing together people living with dementia, family carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates and community leaders to share knowledge, experiences and innovations in dementia care.

🎟 Early Bird tickets are now available through the official conference website:
👉 https://engagingdementia.ie/international-conference/

At RHS Home Care we are passionate about connection and compassionate care. Supporting people living with dementia and their families is at the heart of what we do, and events like this help strengthen our understanding and practice of meaningful, person-centred care.

Ireland’s International Dementia Conference brings together global experts, lived experience and innovation in dementia care. Past and upcoming events.

18/02/2026

💙 Now Recruiting Care Assistants in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim 💙

At RHS Home Care, we know caring is more than just a job. It is about compassion, understanding, and being there for people when it matters most.

We are looking for kind, reliable people in Carrick on Shannon and surrounding areas who want to make a real difference in their local community.

In return, we provide full training, ongoing support, and a team that truly values the work you do.

✨ When you join our team, you will enjoy:

💶 Competitive rates of pay, among the highest in the West
🚗 Uncapped mileage and travel time payments between client visits
⏰ Flexible working schedules
📈 Career progression opportunities
🎁 Access to hundreds of daily discounts through Bright Exchange
🏡 The support of a not-for-profit organisation caring for communities for 30 years
🤝 A supportive and friendly team
📍 Local work in your own area
🎓 Ongoing professional development and training
💙 Rewarding work where your time and effort are genuinely valued

If you are a carer looking for fair, transparent pay and a role that truly appreciates what you do, we would love to hear from you.

👇 Apply or find out more:
📞 Call us: 090 66 25988
🌍 Careers page: https://rhshomecare.ie/careers/

📝 Apply online:
https://rhshomecare.ie/job/care-assistant-jobs-carrick-on-shannon/

📧 Email your CV: jobs@rhshomecare.ie

18/02/2026

🧠✨ Creative Brain Week 2026 | March 2–6 ✨🧠

Creative Brain Week returns this March with the theme Thinking. Better. Together.

This unique event brings together world leading neuroscientists, educationalists, health policy makers, artists and innovators to explore how creativity and brain science can support lifelong brain health.

Importantly, the programme also highlights research and innovation around brain health and Alzheimer’s disease, looking at how collaboration and creative thinking can help reduce the impact of dementia and support healthier ageing.

📍 While in person events take place in Dublin, there are also a couple of online events available.

📅 March 2–6, 2026
🌍 Online and in person options available
🎟 Booking is now open

If you are interested in brain health, dementia awareness, creativity or supporting positive ageing, this is a week well worth exploring.

Find out more and book here:
https://creativebrainweek.com/

17/02/2026

🥞 Happy Pancake Tuesday! 🥞

Also known as Shrove Tuesday, today marks the day before Lent begins in the Christian calendar.

Traditionally, it was a time to use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, butter and sugar before the Lenten fast, which is how pancakes became associated with the day.

How will you be having yours? Let us know in the comments below

17/02/2026

Good hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect against common illnesses.

A small habit that makes a big difference.

Clean your hands often. It helps prevent common illnesses like colds, flu and norovirus. https://bit.ly/4kD5A9i

17/02/2026

Need help with your smartphone, tablet or laptop?

Roscommon Branch Library are hosting Drop-in Digital Skills Sessions every Tuesday from 1pm–3pm.

A fantastic local initiative helping people build confidence with everyday technology.

Want to learn more about your smartphone, tablet or laptop?

Just drop in and speak to us!
Every Tuesday. 1pm-3pm
Roscommon Branch Library

We are hosting Drop-in Digital Skills Sessions, as part of Adult Literacy for Life funded by Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board.


Roscommon County Council Galway and Roscommon ETB Libraries Ireland

16/02/2026

Calling the lovely people of Sligo! Do you know a young person who has someone in their life living with dementia? 💜

We’re running a pilot programme in the county - iSupport for Young People - designed for young people aged 11–17 who are supporting a family member or friend living with dementia.

This five‑week blended course - running on Tuesdays from 24 February to 31 March 2026 (no session on 17 March), 6pm–7.30pm - provides age‑appropriate information, practical guidance, and emotional support to help young people:

➡️ better understand dementia
➡️ feel more confident in their caring role
➡️ connect with peers in similar situations

To apply for the course, please scan the QR code below or email familycarertraining@alzheimer.ie.

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Family Carers Ireland

16/02/2026

Thinking of becoming a carer? GRETB have a number of courses available in Roscommon and Ballaghaderreen. Details below.