Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway is one of 11 counties nationwide identified as currently having serious issues in providing day care services for dementia patients.
That's according to a new pre-budget 2022 submission from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The study reveals there are centres in nine counties that are no longer suitable due to adaptations required under Covid-19 restrictions - while two counties have no day care service at all.
The ASI submission calls for a range of investment, including €15 million in capital funding to bring centres up to standard at a number of locations - including Merlin Park in Galway.
Overall, it asks that almost €30 million be pledged in the upcoming budget, towards infrastructure and community supports for those affected by dementia.
