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Lifetime loans are growing in popularity among older people
As people live longer with a range of health conditions, lifetime loans are increasingly seen as a safe way to afford their — and their loved ones’ — futures. Spry Finance is the only lender providing lifetime mortgages in Ireland. CEO John Moriarty says: “We are providing financial choice for customers in the 60-plus age...
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Brain injury support services can help people rebuild their lives and thrive
People with a brain injury can experience a life-altering impact. However, services are available to help people make the most of their potential and improve their quality of life. People attend RehabCare’s day, resource and respite centres to build confidence and self-belief — as per their personalised plan. We provide residential care across a number...
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Irish neurology nurses call for more investment to support patients
Nurse specialists in neurology are chronically under-resourced, but they are driving change for the estimated 800,000 people living with a neurological condition in Ireland. With an estimated 40,000 new patients a year being diagnosed with a neurological condition, it’s often a frightening time for patients and their families. Neurology nurses speak out for their patients ...
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Supporting the implementation of the neurological global action plan
After years of neglect, neurological disorders and brain health are coming out of the shadows. Neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years and the second leading cause of death worldwide. The UN High-Level Political Declaration added neurological and mental disorders as the fifth priority in the global noncommunicable diseases agenda. In 2020,...
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Investing in brain health improves wellbeing and quality of life
Neurological diseases now represent the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years and the second leading cause of death for adults worldwide. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) brings together over 30 nonprofit organisations to advocate on behalf of the 800,000 people in Ireland living with a neurological condition. National Brain Awareness Week is a nationwide...
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Gain power over Parkinson’s with an empowering self-management toolkit
Power is the key to maintaining independence and good quality of life. A proactive approach with a tailored plan and tools to empower you on the journey is critical. The ‘KEES’ toolkit was developed to simplify the key areas and information on the journey to empowerment and self-management of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Knowledge: what is...
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Why communities should learn how to care for people with dementia
With a growing number of people diagnosed with dementia each year, it has become crucial to educate today’s younger population and give them the tools they need should someone they care for receive a dementia diagnosis. One-third of young people have someone in their lives who is living with dementia; this may be a grandparent...
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What support is available for people diagnosed with a brain tumour?
Approximately 400 adults and 50 children a year are diagnosed with a brain tumour in Ireland. For every adult diagnosed, there is a family; and for every child, there are parents and siblings who need support. Brain Tumour Ireland can help offer that support. Many patients who contact us have never met another person with...
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Finding a way out of pain through the complex brain
Chronic pain is a frequent component of many neurological disorders, affecting 20–40% of patients with many primary neurological diseases. Unlike acute pain, which is sudden and time-limited, chronic pain persists over many months or years. While acute pain has a protective function, chronic pain is pathological and purposeless. The brain is the source of pain...
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How I manage my migraine symptoms and what helps me
Migraine is a complex neurological condition with symptoms that range far beyond a headache. For me, it manifests as hemiplegic migraine. I don’t always get the intense headaches. My migraine symptoms mimic a stroke, leading to hours, days or weeks — with numbness, tingling or weakness down one side of my body. I have chronic...