More than 50,000 people in Ireland are caregivers for elder parents and relatives, almost one third of the adult population. The caregiving role can be rewarding but it’s also one of high stress, low recognition and family strain. It is always essential that people make informed decisions when it involves care for their loved ones … Continued
As Christmas approaches, many people struggle to find the perfect gift for grandparents and elderly loved ones. To help make gift-giving for grandparents easier, Home Instead Senior Care, Ireland’s trusted source of home care for seniors, has studied over 12,000 senior requests for presents and compiled a list of the most popular items, which includes: … Continued
Forecasters are predicting that Ireland is set for its coldest winter in years and Home Instead Senior Care is advising that preparations be made to help seniors deal with the big freeze. With sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall set to grip Ireland over the next few months, Danette Connolly, Director of Care with Home Instead … Continued
Eleanor Fox was announced as the overall winner of Waterford’s Home Instead Senior Care’s CAREGiver of the Year awards. Eleanor will now go on to represent Waterford in the national CAREGiver of the Year awards which will take place later this year. A Waterford native, Eleanor is Home Instead Senior Care’s longest serving CAREGiver, clocking … Continued
Home Instead Senior Care in Waterford is offering a unique approach to help local families manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, diseases that eventually rob older people of their memories and independence. Free training for families’ caregivers is now available through three training workshops taking place on September, 17th, 18th and 19th in Waterford and … Continued
Home Instead Senior Care recently launched its free annual handbook and guide “Senior Citizen: The Essential Guidebook 2014”, which is now available throughout Waterford city and county. This latest edition calls on older people in Ireland to ‘Age Loudly’ in 2014 and is supported by Age Action, HSE and Nursing Homes Ireland. So what exactly … Continued
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly under way. Traditionally a time for celebration and family, Christmas often has less cheerful connotations for the many seniors who are alone. According to ALONE, which supports older people in need in Ireland, 10% of people aged over 65 are at risk of poverty and 120,000 older people live … Continued
Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with Tunstall Emergency Response to provide enhanced monitored protection for seniors. This pilot programme being rolled out in Waterford City is called HomeCARE support. According to Danette Connolly, Director of Care at Home Instead Waterford, the safety and security measures on offer will give seniors and their family members … Continued
The Waterford Hospice Movement recently appointed Danette Connolly as the new Chairperson of the Board. Ms. Connolly, who is Director of Care with Home Instead Senior Care Waterford and Director of Training at the NAS Centre, has been a board member since June 2013. Speaking of the appointment, Danette said “I am delighted to have … Continued
Photo:Brian McEvoy On Friday, October 11th at the Clyde Court Hotel in Dublin, the winners of the Ulster Bank Irish Franchise Association Awards 2013 were announced. The awards recognise excellence in franchising and reward the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the franchise industry. Established over 20 years ago, the franchise awards are one … Continued
