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Your Later Life 2024
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Patient-centred home services keep older adults living independently longer
Services are being provided to support older people to live well at home and reduce the requirement for long-term residential care. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Older Persons Services is dedicated to providing equal access to integrated services for older adults, helping them stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Home...
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Programme promotes person-centred support for older people in the community
The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme supports older people to remain in their homes where possible, prevents unnecessary hospital admissions and avoids early admission to residential care. As the Minister for Mental Health and Older People and the daughter of an older but independent mother in her 80s, I am proud to have supported the...
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Why Parkinson’s disease looks different for everyone
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It is the second most common neurological condition, after Alzheimer’s, but it is the fastest-growing neurological condition globally.1 In Ireland, it is estimated that 18,000 people are living with PD. It is variable in its progression, meaning some people progress slower than others, and the symptoms can...
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How regular hearing tests can protect cognitive function and prevent dementia
Studies reveal a significant connection between hearing and cognitive health, suggesting good hearing supports healthy brain function. Take a proactive approach to your hearing care. Schedule a free hearing check today. Many of us include regular visits to the dentist or opticians in our health agenda, but when was the last time you went for...
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Where people with dementia in Ireland can find support
In Ireland, approximately 64,000 people are living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form among the over 200 types of dementia. Dementia is a physical illness characterised by damage to brain cells, affecting memory, cognition, communication and daily functioning. Services designed for people with dementia Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be an...