Author: edcrotty@emeraldhomecare.ie
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Managing Osteoporosis in Older People
Categories: UncategorizedOsteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break — often with little or no warning. It’s sometimes called the “silent disease” because many people don’t realise they have it until they experience a fracture. In Ireland, osteoporosis is common, particularly among older adults, and understanding how to manage
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Meals on Wheels in South Dublin
Categories: UncategorizedThe Meals on Wheels service is available across South Dublin to people in the community who are unable, due to age, illness or disability, to cook their own meals. The service is funded by a combination of HSE grant and fundraising, and is operated on a voluntary basis by a wide variety of local groups
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Recognising Sepsis in Older People
Categories: UncategorizedSepsis is a potentially life threatening complication of an infection that can affect anyone.
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Technology for Older People
Categories: UncategorizedWhile the majority of young people find it easy to use modern technology because they have grown up using it, older generations are generally less inclined to use modern technology. It can be hard for some of us to see the benefits of technology, especially if we’ve never used the internet or a smartphone before.