Lumenia Consulting Donate €7500!
Galway based consultants, Lumenia Consulting run a ‘Charity of the Year’ initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility programme and to give something back to the community. Employees are given the opportunity to nominate their chosen charity and the selected charity is chosen by employee vote.
The 2024 Lumenia Charity of the Year winner is Western Alzheimer’s, receiving a donation of €7,500. The Western Alzheimer’s charity was nominated by Lumenia employee, Aislin Le Provost, a keen supporter of the Alzheimer’s associations.
Western Alzheimer’s was set up in 1996 as a direct response to the lack of support and services available to people living with dementia in the west of Ireland. They offer families the choice of care supports and facilities which include, respite care, day care, in-home care in the person’s home as well as residential care.
Like many charities, financing of their services is an on-going concern. This donation will help them with the continuation of their much needed and valued services to dementia patients.
Aislin Le Provost and John Donagher from Lumenia presented the cheque to Triona Joyce and Sinéad Finan of Western Alzheimers.
About Western Alzheimer’s
Western Alzheimer’s is a charity organization founded in 1996. It provides care and advisory services in the community for people and families living with Dementia. Day Services are offered in centers across Galway, Roscommon & Mayo.
Respite Stay Services are offered at the newly extended Marian House in Ballindine, Co. Mayo. Marian House is a state-of-the-art care heaven of professional nursing-led care for families in need of respite for short periods of time. The centre provided respite for over 100 families throughout 2023 and aims to increase this service into 2025. Marion House recently opened a new €4.5 million extension with the official opening planned for early 2025. The centre is a truly magical place providing exceptional care in a safe, modern, engaging and inclusive environment.
Western Alzheimer’s run several support services for families throughout the region. Day Services are offered through various centers across Galway, Roscommon & Mayo with the two locations in Galway at Westside Day Care Centre & Claregalway Day Care Centre.
Dementia Nurse Specialists and a Dementia Advisor work in the community to support and signpost services for families living with a Dementia diagnosis which can be a very worrying and difficult time to navigate. In-home care is provided throughout the region. Dementia Care Support Groups are run monthly in Mayo and Galway offering an inclusive space to discuss the challenges families face through their journey of living with Dementia in their family.
The voluntary Befriending Service sees volunteers paired with Dementia patients of similar interests in people’s homes for a weekly catch up and meet! Activities include knitting, singing, cards, chats or in some instances simply sitting together for a time. The Befriending Service provides a worthwhile aid for people living with Dementia and their families. Western Alzheimer’s are always looking for new members to join the service and avail of the service.
Throughout 2023 Western Alzheimer’s aided over 500 families in the region. The organisation intends to continue to provide these services and hope to extend services in the future.
Get Involved
If you woudl like to get involved in raising funds for Western Alzheimer’s there are a range of things you could do.
If you would like to become an Ambassador of Western Alzheimer’s please contact Fundraising Manager, Triona Joyce on 087 6184401 or email fundraising@westernalzhimers.ie
Every effort counts and will make a difference.