Brain Awareness Week 2025 – #FocusOnTheBrain

The Dementia: Understand Together campaign, led by the HSE in partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Age Friendly Ireland, Age & Opportunity, Healthy Ireland and the Dementia Services Information and Development Centre, is encouraging everyone to make simple changes to help maintain brain health and reduce the risk

of developing some types of dementia.

This year’s theme is Focus on the Brain, a great reminder just how amazing our brains are and how important it is to look after them.

Stay social & active and keep up hobbies & interests to stay mentally sharp

www.understandtogether.ie/get-involved

Eat a healthy diet

www2.hse.ie/living-well/healthy-eating/

Quit smoking

www.quit.ie or text Quit to 50100

Drink less alcohol

www.hse.ie/alcohol

Over 64,000 people in Ireland live with dementia—small changes make a big difference!

#BrainAwarenessWeek2025 #UnderstandTogether

Dr Seán O’Dowd talks about dementia awareness with astrong emphasis on social inclusion. You can watch theepisode here:

“Discover how healthy behaviours support your incredible brain”. Sarah Mc Cormack, HSE Healthy Ireland Lead, Health & Wellbeing is joined by experts in this area to discuss our brain and the healthy behaviours we can adopt to look after it.

You can watch it back here:

If something feels off, don’t ignore it—visit your GP or check it out

New HSE Health App

The HSE Health App is now available! Download for free on Google Play & App Store.

View medications & vaccination records

Store health cards (EHIC, medical card, DPS, LTI)

Find HSE services easily

Expectant mothers can view maternity appointments

Log in with a verified MyGovID to access personal health info. Without it, you can still access health info & services.

More features coming soon! Learn more hse.ie/health-app

#HSEHealthApp #DigitalForCare #YourHealthYourWay

Visit IDS Information Office if you need an assistance with downloading HSE Health App.