With projections of rising prevalence, dementia has been described as one of the most urgent public health issues of the 21st Century. ( Sloane et al 2002) Currently there are 41,700 people in Ireland living with a form of dementia. It is estimated that this figure...
Senator Mary White launched the Applewood Community Information Clinics last Friday,June 28th, in the Terenure Enterprise Centre. Senator White spoke about some of the issues older people currently encounter in Ireland and Neil O'Reilly of Applewood Homecare spoke about how we all have a role have...
The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland's annual Tea Day fundraiser takes place on May 9th. Tea Day is a national day of celebration to honour the memories of people affected by Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is asking people to organize their own Tea Day to help...
Today is World Meningitis Day. Ireland has the highest incidence of meningococcal disease in Europe, with over twice the average disease rate. Meningitis can kill within 24 hours of symptom onset. Stay vigilant and know the symptoms. Symptoms may include all or some of the following Fever Vomiting Severe...
1.Sixteen year old Donal Walsh from Cork shares his cancer story in The Irish Independent . A hugely inspirational young man whose bravery and faith is humbling. Donal Walsh: " I wanted to live, to play for Munster, to travel the whole world" via Independent.ie 2. Gizmodo.com shared...
The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght has issued notice that, from tomorrow, April 8th, that all GP- refererred patients must now make an appointment for blood tests. Appointments can be made online or by calling a premium telephone number. Up until now the blood testing facility...
Welcome to the Applewood Homecare Blog. We have just launched our new website and blog. Our blog will share relevant news and information not just for our service users but for anybody caring for a family member at home in Ireland. We hope you’ll stop by often...