Further funding is needed to develop a daycare centre for those with Alzheimer's and dementia in Roscommon.
A site has now been secured for the proposed Western Alzheimer's centre at Hawthorne Drive in the town.
Planning permission was secured for the purpose-built facility last year.
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There are plans for a sensory garden and other amenities while the initial build will include family support facilities, dementia advisory services and office space.
Completion of the project is subject to funding and a charity walk is planned for St Stephen's Day.
Chairperson of the Western Alzheimer's voluntary committee Mairead Nally says progress is being made:
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She says a day care centre would greatly benefit both service users and carers:
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