Almost 48,000 people in Ireland suffer from dementia. Approximately 4,000 new cases are identified in Ireland each year, and that number is set to treble.

Around Ireland communities are supporting one another at social clubs - where people with Alzheimers and their careers meet and talk about what they're going through. 

Today on Newstalk Breakfast we had an expert panel and a report from Naomi Linehan

We discuss: 

• What supports are out there for people with Alzheimers?
• What are people going through? 
• What are the signs to look out for? 
• Who helps the helpers?

Have a listen...