Loneliness increasing more among 18-34 year olds than any other age group

Impact of isolation emerging as ‘very serious public health issue’, says Institute of Public Health

How to create a dementia-friendly garden

‘Being in a garden helps a person with dementia to be oriented in time and space’

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Lidl in Dublin looted and smashed on Friday night

Two other stores also attacked in Citywest, gardaí have made arrests

Finding the Headspace to celebrate brain health and dementia

Symposium in Trinity will look to discuss creative ways of treating illness

Separating fact from fiction: 7 myths about dementia

Protests to mark opening of new Scientology base in Ireland

Church has purchased 1,200-capacity venue in south Dublin despite having just 87 Irish members recorded by census

New online test will help detect early signs of dementia

GPs specialising in dementia will provide the online service

Is it time to rethink the drugs prescribed to dementia patients?

Some family carers object to anti-psychotic medications being given to their loved ones

Taking multiple medicines is a reality for many people

Many older people in Ireland now take between seven and 12 medicines a day

Time to end ‘fear and secrecy’ around dementia in Ireland

Prof Brian Lawlor: 11 develop dementia every day and one in 10 diagnosed are under 65

Good morning Louth! A call service for people home alone

Part three of our ‘Surviving or Thriving’ series looks at innovative community health projects: A ‘Good Morning’ telephone call service and crime prevention ambassadors

Rush to fill vacant seats created by councillors elected to Dáil

In Kerry first-time TD Danny Healy-Rae’s council seat will be co-opted by his daughter

Atlantic Philanthropies gives €138m grant to tackle dementia

Trinity College Dublin and University of California to share largest allocation to date

Angling Notes: Despite cancellation due to poor weather, fishing spirit triumphed