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New Alzheimer Society Wexford Activity Lodge opened
“Every year, 10 to 15 people in Co Wexford are diagnosed with young onset dementia. We saw that there was a gap in services that they could access, as many such resources are focused on older people. The conversation that has borne fruit in the provision of the Activity Lodge included the voices of those with young onset dementia and identification by them of supports they required,” according to Sally Veale, a social worker with the HSE’s Memory Assessment Support Service, speaking as the new Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Activity Lodge was officially opened in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford in recent weeks.
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University Hospital Galway becomes first hospital nationally to use new biological aortic heart valve
“Already, I feel much more alive and energetic, and I can’t wait to get back to my usual daily routines of driving, farming, and walking my dog,” according to Noel O'Brien from Tynagh, County Galway who recently became the first patient to undergo Avalus Ultra valve implant surgery led by Professor Alan Soo and his surgical team at University Hospital Galway.
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Kilkenny event highlights importance of safeguarding
“Without awareness raising there can be no recognition of abuse. That really is the first step,” according to Prof Eleanor Bantry White, addressing a recent gathering in Kilkenny marking National Safeguarding Day. Over 200 delegates attended the event organised by the HSE Safeguarding and Protection Team, Amber Women’s Refuge and the School of Applied Social Studies in University College Cork (UCC).
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New Bereavement Support Initiative launched in Galway
“During grief, there are often difficult moments, where the bereaved may feel overwhelmed, confused, distressed and alone. Often the bereaved don’t have an awareness of the supports that are available to them in their local community that would be an invaluable support to them during this sad, sensitive and difficult time,” according to Vivian Roche-Fahy, Bereavement Liaison Officer at Galway University Hospitals.
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Tallaght University Hospital celebrates four years at Age-Related Unit
“I am privileged to work with excellent colleagues who always put the patient’s needs at the centre of everything they do,” according to Dr Aoife Fallon, Consultant Geriatrician and Clinical Lead, speaking as Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) celebrated four years of service at their Medical Gerontology Age-Related Unit at Tymon North.
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Minister opens Rainbow Lodge Children’s Respite Centre in Monaghan
“Respite care is such an important support to families who are caring for children with additional needs. HSE Disability Services were delighted to be allocated the additional funding required to progress the respite service that will be delivered at Rainbow Lodge,” according to Edel Quinn, Head of Service for Disability, HSE Community Services Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo, speaking at the recent official opening of the facility.