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Taoiseach commits to the future of Dean Maxwell Home in Roscrea An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin has given a commitment to Deputy Michael Lowry of a meeting with Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly to discuss the Dean Maxwell Home, Roscrea situation in as requested. 'The Dean Maxwell Community Home will continue to play its role in Roscrea. The Dean Maxwell...

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Over 1000 home deliveries to our elderly & vulnerable customers to date. Thanks to Eugene and our home delivery team for their great work. If you know of anyone in need please let us know, always happy to help.
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St Senan's GAA club raise over €10,000 for Milford Care Centre Like many Limerick fans, St Senan's GAA decided they wanted to head to Croke Park this summer. To their credit, they didn't allow Covid-19 get in their way as a unique fundraiser 'Blast to Croker and Back' has helped raised over €10,000 for Milford Hospice.  The club's Intermediate footbal...

Dundalk nursing home confirms deaths of 23 residents The managing director of Dealgan House Nursing Home in Dundalk, Co Louth has confirmed the deaths of 23 residents at the home since 1 April, many of which he says were Covid-19 related.

Tipperary County Council launch new Covid-19 Community Response Forum and helpline - Tipp FM Tipperary County Council’s new Community Support helpline is available 12 hours a day now. It’s part of their newly-launched Covid-19 Community Response Forum which is a multi-agency approach by a range of organisations including those in health, volunteering, policing, and citizen’s advice. T...

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What does a dementia-friendly town look like? Aberfeldy is the latest town in Scotland to become dementia-friendly but what does that really mean?

Limerick man’s powerful mental health speech at UN meeting in New York A YOUNG Limerick man is making waves across the Atlantic Ocean as he represents Ireland at an international conference, and has spoken honestly about his own battle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts.  Jack O’Connor, a 21-year-old entrepreneur who hails from Kilcolman made the impassioned...

Limerick TD expresses frustration with Government's delay in publishing social inclusion strategy A LIMERICK TD has expressed his frustration at the ongoing delay in publishing a new social inclusion strategy.  Willie O’Dea, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has said: “I am growing increasingly frustrated with the delay in publishing a n...

UHL has missed target for elderly patient admission or discharge 1,200 times this year The HSE’s target of discharging or admitting people over 75 within 24 hours has been missed 1,200 times this year. Deputy Willie O’Dea criticised the health minister in light of the information received by Fianna Fáil showing that 1,235 over 75s waited longer than 24-hours in UHL ...

Craft Class commencing in the Courthouse this Wednesday morning September 18th 10.30-12.30
Starting with stool weaving
Tutor Mary O Connor Phone 505 22550 to book or for more detaile

Playgrounds for older adults boost activity, decrease loneliness Adult playgrounds feature low-impact exercise equipment that’s aimed at improving core muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being.

The Emergency Day Parade is just two weeks away on the 7th Sept, preparations are well in hand, blood bikes will have vehicles in both the parade and at Dublin Castle, this is a fantastic day for all the family and a chance for all the kiddies to see all the emergency vehicles up close.

National Services Day Parade 2019

Nursing home complaints: Allegations of sexual assault and unexplained injuries The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Man Invented Edible Water Jellies That Resemble Candy to Help Hydrate Dementia Patients Lewis Hornby invented Jelly Drops after his grandmother with dementia suffered from severe dehydration. They help dementia patients stay hydrated.

Chatting in the sunshine..... enjoying a rest on one of the Age Friendly Roscrea/ Roscrea Tidy Town seats

Fair Deal crisis as elderly live longer than the HSE expects A funding crisis is looming for the Fair Deal scheme after the HSE failed to adequately budget for people living longer.

Almost 1,000 people added to the waiting list for home help hours since March As of the end of June, 7,217 people are waiting on home support packages in the country.

Limerick TD: home help is a ‘postcode lottery’ A LIMERICK city TD has criticised the practice of freezing the home support service after observing recent waiting list information.  Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan’s concerns come as a result of waiting lists growing by nearly 600 people between April and May this year.  Figu...

Good morning - here is the front page of today's Irish Independent