A unique virtual simulator that mimics the brain fog, memory loss and disorientation of dementia is touring 20 regional centres, educating people on the reality of living with Alzheimer’s. September is World Alzheimer’s Month and in Ireland, there are approximately 55,000 people currently living with dementia.
Professional care provider, Bluebird Care, is inviting the Irish public to experience dementia, in person. There will be information and advice from dementia care specialists, as well as the eye-opening experience of the ‘dementia bus’ for people dealing with the needs of someone with dementia.
Maura Derrane, who is a special ambassador for the awareness campaign, supporting the efforts to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia, will meet the public at three main regional events, taking place in September, in Cork, Galway and Dublin.
The public can check the location of their nearest simulator experience online, at www.bluebirdcare.ie
