"Age Friendly Ireland is a not for profit organisation that coordinates the national Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme. We have one goal, to make Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow old. This is achieved through direct consultation with older people and working with local authorities to enact real, sustainable change. The voice of the older person is at heart of our programme."

"The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading charity in Alzheimer's / dementia care in Ireland. The Society provides people with ALzheimer's, their families and carers with information and support to help them live as normally as possible in their own homes for as long as possible. Voicing the individual and cumulative needs of individuals and families affected by this devastation condition is at the core of everything we do.

The Society's national network of services includes: 22 branches, 6 regional offices, 33 Day Care Centres, 28 Home Care Programmes, 28 Carer Support Groups, Social Clubs, an Advocacy Service and one overnight Respite Centre. The Society also operates the Alzheimer National Helpline Service offering information and support to anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease / dementia.

44,000 people in Ireland have Alzheimer's disease / dementia some as young as 30's or 40's. The disease has a ripple effect on the person, their loved one's and even on their neighbours. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland can offer hope, help and understanding to all affected but only with the support of individual and corporate donors. "