A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.’ The event, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Ireland charity. Sponsored by Home Instead, this annual event will take place in the People’s Park, Waterford City and in various locations across Ireland on Saturday, September 21st at 11 a.m. Danette Connolly, National Clinical Lead at Home Instead Ireland, expressed her enthusiasm about the
Conversations about aging
You can and do spend a lot of time with your family members. But how often do you talk about the serious issues? We mean really talk. Research says not often. This is understandable, because it’s hard to have these conversations, especially with older relatives. They used to be the ones who minded you, now the roles are reversing. That’s hard for you and even harder for them. So, why aren’t families talking? For one, it’s difficult. Research conducted by Home Instead indicates that most adult children
Loneliness in older people
Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation. While life can get busy and hectic for many, it is still important to check in with aging loved ones who may be feeling lonely and isolated. Common reasons for becoming socially isolated include: getting older or weakerno longer being the hub of the familyleaving the workplacethe deaths of spouses and friendsdisability or illness Steven Tubbritt, General Manager of Home Instead Waterford is acutely aware of the dangers of
Brighter evenings for twilight years
With the evenings getting brighter for the next few months Home Instead Waterford is encouraging people of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity as a means of promoting a healthy lifestyle while having fun and socialising with others. Physical activity is a fundamental aspect of a healthy lifestyle and can help improve cardio fitness, muscular endurance and bone strength. It can reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, while also being