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If they could choose, most older people say they’d prefer not to stay even one night in hospital. That might seem a little harsh. After all, hospitals are full of some of the most clever, caring and warm staff you could ever meet. But, home’s where the heart is. If you’re used to receiving homecare, the thought of … Continued
There’s universal agreement among medical experts. Getting sufficient sleep is good for the overall health and well-being of Older Adults . But, how much sleep is enough and how much is too much? It’s not just about quantity. The quality of the sleep we get is also really important. Once people hit their 60s they often complain that … Continued
The most life-affirming moments can come out of the bleakest of situations. Making choices about where to receive Palliative care is challenging, intensely personal, and may be dependent on medical advice. The fact that we can have options at all is in itself a gift unavailable to countless others in the world. But, when emotions are running high, it … Continued
Home is where the heart is. It’s where we feel safe and it can also give us a sense of belonging in the community we enjoy being a part of. As we get older, many of us find we could do with a little help to ensure we can keep our independence and carry on … Continued
September is World Alzheimer’s month. The theme for 2021 has been, “Know dementia, know Alzheimer’s.” It’s a great opportunity to learn more about dementia and about the terminology we use to define it. Get ready to get smarter. Read on to find out more. Dementia Explained Dementia is a general term rather than a specific … Continued
Watching a loved one go through a life-altering and difficult change like Alzheimer’s before your eyes would challenge the emotions of the bravest soul. You may find you have to combine that with a role that changes from life partner to live-in carer and social worker. You are not alone. It’s likely that the number of … Continued
We understand that there is lots of misinformation online around the COVID-19 vaccine and we wanted to put your fears to rest with a handy guide, debunking some of the biggest myths.Myths & Facts about the VaccineMyth: The vaccine is unsafe. Truth: The HSE only uses vaccines when they meet the required standards of safety and … Continued
We are absolutely delighted to share with you an interview we carried out with immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill about the COVID-19 vaccine. We understand that this is a stressful time and that misinformation can cloud our knowledge about the vaccine and the next steps forward. In light of this, we wanted to have a chat … Continued
Many older people and their loved ones are taking special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting or eliminating visits and other activities that can cause COVID-19 to spread. During this festive period it is important to enjoy Christmas safely.While these important steps help keep older people physically healthy, they can have a negative impact on … Continued
Misinformation can cause panic and unnecessary stress on a community’s wellbeing and negatively affect their behaviour and mental health when dealing with Covid-19.Unfounded rumours can result in people following the incorrect guidelines. This can result in troubling situations as we saw with individuals panic-buying food despite there being no issues with the supply chain. Unnecessary … Continued
