In Living Memory
Irvinestown Community Partnership is an umbrella organisation for 36 local voluntary and community groups’ active in the North Fermanagh area. The Partnership promotes communication and co-operation between its member organisations and assists local people in creating a positive vision for their community. It also seeks to ensure that the views and needs of local people are heard by policy makers.
On Thursday 6th April 2017 the AGM of Irvinestown Community Partnership will be held in the ARC Healthy Living Centre at 7pm. All are invited to attend.
The key speeches this year will focus on making Irvinestown a dementia friendly town and caring community that looks out for its people. Over the years it has become apparent that the number of people with dementia in the county has grown. Many in our own community are making valiant efforts to live independent lives with the support of families and organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia NI. However too often there is a reluctance among family members to talk about the disease because of its stigma and lack of understanding.
As a town we wish to help people of all ages – from children in Sure Start to senior groups understand what dementia is. We also want to show as a town and community we can support people with memory difficulties in their daily lives and know that their lives will be enriched and fulfilled.
Guest Speakers
Seamus McCusker – Dementia Advocate
Julia Morton – Dementia Friendly Communities Co-ordinator
Paula Canney – Dementia NI Empowerment Officer
