Marie O’Gorman may not be able to fly because of a medical condition, but she still has the world at her fingertips. Crowned the ‘Most Dedicated IT Learner’ in 2009′s inaugural Silver Surfer awards, Marie, has no intention of stopping any time soon. With 5 children, 19 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, O’Gorman, with the help of Age Action, has no problem keeping in touch […]
This is an interesting piece on how the UK Health System is failing to adapt to the growing needs of older people in Britain. Hospitals to become ‘warehouses of old people’ as health service struggles to cope with ageing population, Labour warns. Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham warned up to 40 per cent of hospital beds are taken by older people and the ageing population […]
Alice Lucey, Director of Care with Be Independent Home Care is reminding older people to take care in the current cold weather. Here are some of Alice’s key tips for during this cold snap: Keep Your House Warm: Keep your main living room between 18-21C and the rest of the house at a minimum of 16C. Use a hot-water bottle or electric blanket (but not […]
As a Nurse Owned and Nurse Managed provider of Home Care Services, Be Independent Home Care are not at all surprised by this report on www.irishhealth.com. And we agree 100%! Why should Nurses work for peanuts in a health system that pushes them to the absolute limit? We hear people say “but it should not be about the money they should do it for the […]
The Irish Times MARESE McDONAGH Elderly people attending day care, for those suffering acute mental health problems, want to be listened to and to be told the truth, a new study has shown. A non-judgmental attitude by staff and a pleasant “homely” atmosphere in day care centres were also deemed important by service users who worry about the potential stigma involved in mental healthcare. Dr […]
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