New AlzPals volunteers sought

WICKLOW Dementia Support is looking for volunteers for ‘AlzPals’, a befriending service for people with dementia.

This is a befriending service for those in the early stages of dementia, who require friendship and stimulation.

It also supports the carer by providing a break for them.

WDS is a charity operated and staffed by volunteers to help families living with dementia in County Wicklow. Their driving force is to help those with dementia retain as much independence as possible and for them to remain in their homes for as long as possible.

One of the services they provide is a befriending program, AlzPals, whereby they match a volunteer with a person living with dementia for weekly visits. All HSE Covid-19 guidelines will be strictly adhered to and online training and Garda vetting provided for volunteers. Volunteers would be spending two to three hours per week with their friend.

The closing date for applications is October 15, and training will soon be getting under way.

Contact Jenny on 089 4286928 or email info@ wicklowdementiasupport.org.