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Over 50 with early onset dementia locally

May 18, 2026 13:07

By Shannonside News

It's according to estimates from the HSE, revealed by Junior Health Minister Kieran O'Donnell.

54 people, under the age of 50, in the Shannonside region have early onset dementia.

There are 25 in Roscommon, 17 in Longford and 12 in Leitrim.

That's according to estimates from the HSE, revealed by Junior Health Minister Kieran O'Donnell.

Tulsk councillor Sean Moylan is on the HSE West forum - he says homecare is vital for these people:

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