If the rain continues tomorrow and you are looking for something indoors to do, Patrick Holford is in the Stillorgan Park Hotel to host his Healthy Ageing seminar. Patrick Holford is a British nutritionist, author, and the founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. He is Chief Executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation and is the bestselling author of over 30 […]

28th April 2012: Secrets of Healthy Ageing

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The National Patient Conference for Parkinson’s is to take place on June 17th in the Convention Centre in Dublin. A fantasitic list of special guest speakers has been announced and delegates will hear information and advice to help understand the condition. Further information and application forms are available on the Parkinsons Association of Ireland website http://www.parkinsons.ie/index  

20th April 2012: Parkinson’s Association of Ireland Announce National Patient Conference

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Census results for 2011 published earlier this month show that Ireland is ageing and the number of older people living alone is on the increase. The greying of the population is a challenge facing Ireland and many European countries over the coming decades for health services, pensions and social care. Pensions are just one of the issues looming on the horizon. Unless people stay longer […]

Challenges of an Ageing Population

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The Alzheimer Café is a safe and relaxed place where people with dementia, their families and health and social care professionals come together for a unique blend of education and support. It is a forum where people can exchange experiences and talk about dementia. The Alzheimer Cafe is held on the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting is 7pm – 9pm at The […]

12th April 2012: The Alzheimer Cafe Donnybrook, Dublin

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