Tender documents being drawn up for new Western Alzheimer’s’ day care facility in Roscommon

Plans by Western Alzheimer’s to build a new purpose-built day care centre in Roscommon Town are progressing with planning permission being granted for the project.

The centre, planned for a site near Hannon’s Hotel on the Dublin Road in the town, will be a welcome addition in supporting people living with dementia to continue to live meaningful lives in their own communities. It will provide a range of services including daily day care services, regular family support group meetings, dementia advisory services plus office space to cater for the coordination of home care services throughout Roscommon.

Planning permission has been granted for the new facility and work is commencing on the preparation of construction tender documents.

Chairperson of the Roscommon branch of Western Alzheimer’s Mairead Nally expressed her, and the committee’s, delight at the news. “We already have a hospice in this wonderful town and now this day care will also provide much needed support to our community,” said Mairead.

Western Alzheimer's, a charity organisation in operation since 1996, provides a range of care and support to those living with dementia and their families across Roscommon, Mayo and Galway. The aim is to assist those living with dementia to continue to live well in their own homes and communities.

In a bid to raise funds for the new Roscommon centre a major fundraiser, a joint initiative between Roscommon Drama Group and Western Alzheimer's Voluntary Committee (Roscommon Region), will take place on June 20th and 21st at Roscommon Art Centre.

Bernie Maher, chairperson of Roscommon Drama explained that over the two nights, June 20th and 21st, they will stage a double bill of one plays. “This is a unique drama spectacular not to be missed,” said Bernie.

The drama group will present “Last Lists of My Mad Mother” by Julie Jenson, directed by Joe Brady and “Dead Man’s Bells”, by Meabh de Brun, directed by Margaret Madden. 

“All actors have given their time and talent to this great cause, and Roscommon Drama Group is very proud of the fact that we are able to show our support to the local people who are and have always been such a great support to us,” added Bernie. Tickets cost €25 each. Shows will commence from 8 p.m. sharp.

Mairead Nally acknowledged Creative Ireland Funding, which will help defray the costs of running this event as well as the support provided by Vita House and the Hyde Committee.

•To learn more about Western Alzheimer’s contact 094 9364900 or email info@westernalzheimers.ie