Ms. Annemarie Roche (Sinn Féin)

Constituency: Galway East
Party: Sinn Féin
Email: annemarie.roche@sinnfein.ie
Message: Dementia must be a priority in the new programme for government. On my election I pledge to ensure that dementia care both within the home and the community is of priority not just for the 48, 000 people living with Dementia today but for those of us who may develop Dementia in the future. Those living with Dementia should not be viewed as a statistic but rather as a person who not only needs support but is entitled to the highest standard of support and medical care. Family, friends and wider family are also affected by Dementia as they have to watch their loved ones go through this. Family, friends and wider family also need the highest standard of support throughout this heartbreaking and challenging period. Timely diagnosis and post diagnosis support must be ensured for the 48,000 people living with Dementia as well as those of us who may in the future develop Dementia.