The Adult Phlebotomy (Blood Tests) Department is now located in the new Rynd Suite which is located on the ground floor of Tallaght University Hospital. Directions When you go through the main hospital entrance, walk past the information desk. Turn left just after the lifts. Walk...
Professional homecare helps people cope with Alzheimer's and allows them remain happy and safe in their own own home. Because caring for people at home with Alzheimer's or dementia is a full-time physical, emotional, and mental responsibility, family carers need all the help they can get. Therefore...
This is my story of a day in the life : home care healthcare assistant. I love my job as I get to meet so many different people in my work. There's great satisfaction in knowing you help people during their day. I feel like I'm...
For many people the loss of smell following a dose of COVID-19 can remain a problem long after the initial infection. A strange symptom which doesn’t affect everyone, for most people it returns soon after the illness. However, for the one in ten who suffer...
Applewood Homecare places a strong emphasis on providing the highest quality service possible for all of our clients. We believe that no matter how good current services are, there is always room for improvement. Statement of Purpose Our mission is to provide you or your loved one...
Caring for people with dementia at mealtimes can sometimes be a daunting experience. Here are some handy tips and information to reduce stress and improve the mealtime experience for everybody. Mealtimes: Cause for Anxiety? If mealtimes are becoming ‘difficult’ the first step is to consider what might...
Combating malnutrition and dehydration is a priority concern for carers of older people. Poor health and disease is often a direct result of people not having the right foods to eat and drink. By the same token, emergency hospital visits, treatment delays for other conditions,...
Knowing the A’s of Dementia is useful for carers, because this provides good insight into how people with dementia experience the world. The 'A's' set out the losses linked to particular damages to the brain, and understanding them helps carers put in place proper support...
A recent HCCI survey of the first wave of Covid-19, found homecare to be a safe option for older people. Reasons for this include: real-time implementation of HSE advice and guidelines issued by contact tracing excellent infection control practice and protocols for use of special...
The COVID-19 pandemic creates extra challenges for caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's. Not only are loved ones more vulnerable, but there is the added worry that the carer themselves may get ill. Also, people can become more isolated because bringing anyone into the...