Cork Health Screening Initiative in aid of Age Action Ireland

TWO DAY HEALTH SCREENING INTITATIVE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AGE ACTION IN CORK

“Age Action does amazing work for Ireland’s older generation, which is why we couldn’t think of a better charity to support with our health screening initiative.”
Said Blathnait Ni Mhurchu – Homecare Manager – myhomecareie.wpengine.com

myhomecareie.wpengine.com is holding a two day health screening initiative this week on Tuesday & Wednesday at the Douglas Shopping Centre Cork City in aid of Age Action, the national charity promoting positive ageing, advocating for better policies towards older people as well as providing vital services to older people.

The tests which are available from 9:30am -5:30pm include Blood Sugar Levels, Lung Function, Blood Pressure, BMI and all are performed by registered nurses. The tests will be available for a donation of €5 each or a special deal of three for €10, and following your health screening test of choice, you will receive a personalised screening results form.

“Age Action does amazing work for Ireland’s older generation, which is why we couldn’t think of a better charity to support with our health screening initiative.”

Blathnait Ni Mhurchu – Homecare Manager – myhomecareie.wpengine.com

“Age Action is delighted with the support it is receiving from Myhomecare.ie whose philosophy that people are happier and live longer in their homes mirrors the philosophy of Age Action that older people should be enabled to live in their own communities for as long as they wish. And we whole heartedly endorse this health care initiative the funds from which will go towards our Care and Repair service.”

Daragh Matthews, Business Development, Age Action

myhomecareie.wpengine.com is a trusted homecare service delivered as part of the Servisource Group, which recently received the award ‘Irish Homecare Providers of the Year 2013.With offices in Dublin, Galway, Dundalk, and Cork and a team of nationwide carers and registered nurses.

myhomecareie.wpengine.com is one of Irelands leading supplier of home care services and home nursing solutions right across Ireland. Their philosophy is that People are happier and live longer in the comfort of their own homes. They offer home care services in Respite Care, Assisted Hospital Discharge, Care for Children with Special Needs or Illness, Assisted Living and Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care

Age Friendly Advice

Positive Ageing Week Care and Repair Conference

Myhomecare.ie are delighted to attend Age Action’s Care & Repair Conference in Croke Park this Friday 27^th October 2013 and will be exhibiting throughout the day. The Care & Repair Programme was established by Age Action to carry out minor repairs for older and vulnerable people free of charge, to give them access to reliable tradesmen for larger jobs and to provide a befriending service. The vision of the programme is to enable older and vulnerable people to remain in their own homes, in their own communities, living as independently as possible, through the improvement of their housing conditions and their level of comfort, security and well-being. It ties in very much with our own philosophy here at Myhomecare.ie that people are happier in their own home and should be enabled to do so with the support of the community around them.

Fundraising & Homecare Awards

Health Screening in Aid of Age Action Ireland

Two Day Health Screening Initiative To Raise Funds For Age Action

Age Action does amazing work for Ireland’s older generation, which is why we couldn’t think of a better charity to support with our health screening initiative.

Blathnait Ni Mhurchu – Homecare Manager – Myhomecare.ie

My Homecare.ie is holding a two day health screening initiative this week starting today at the Stillorgan Village shopping centre today and Nutgrove Shopping Centre tomorrow in aid of Age Action, the national charity promoting positive ageing, advocating for better policies towards older people as well as providing vital services to older people.

The tests are available each day from 9:30am -5:30pm include Blood Sugar Levels, Lung Function, Blood Pressure, BMI and all are performed by registered nurses. The tests will be available for a donation of €5 each or a special deal of three for €10, and following your health screening test of choice, you will receive a personalised screening results form.

Age Action is delighted with the support it is receiving from Myhomecare.ie who’s philosophy that people are happier and live longer in their homes mirrors the philosophy of Age Action that older people should be enabled to live in their own communities for as long as they wish. And we whole heartedly endorse this health care initiative the funds from which will go towards our Care and Repair service.

Daragh Matthews, Business Development, Age Action

Myhomecare.ie is a trusted homecare service delivered as part of the Servisource Group, which recently received the award ‘Irish Homecare Providers of the Year 2013.With offices in Dublin, Galway, Dundalk, and Cork and a team of nationwide carers and registered nurses.

Myhomecare.ie is one of Irelands leading supplier of home care services and home nursing solutions right across Ireland. Their philosophy is that People are happier and live longer in the comfort of their own homes. They offer home care services in Respite Care, Assisted Hospital Discharge, Care for Children with Special Needs or Illness, Assisted Living and Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care

This forms the first part of Myhomecare.ie’s September/October Health Screening Campaign for Age Action Ireland. On the 27th September we will be in Eyre Square Shopping Centre in Galway and on Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd October we will be in the Douglas Shopping Centre in Cork. We will also be holding Health Screenings at the Louth Age Friendly Day in Darver Castle on Sunday 06th October. Stay tuned for more Health Screening Days across Ireland in shopping centres in Drogheda, Galway, Waterford & Cork and make sure to call in for a visit to say hello.

Advice for Older People

World Sepsis Day Support

Sepsis Facts

Every three heartbeats, someone dies of sepsis. In the developing world, sepsis accounts for 60-80% of childhood deaths. Those who survive, both adults and children, often struggle with life. It’s our goal to reduce the incidence of sepsis by 20% by 2020.

For this, we ask your support. Source: http://www.world-sepsis-day.org/

The team at myhomecareie.wpengine.com fully support World Sepsis Day and would like to take the time to highlight the fantastic work being done internationally to combat and prevent this infection. For full details on World Sepsis Day please visit http://www.world-sepsis-day.org/

We are also delighted to announce that we are supporting Our Lady of Lourdes on their information day on World Sepsis Day.

How to prevent Sepsis

Sepsis is always caused by an infection, most often by bacteria, but sometimes by fungi or protozoa (such as malaria). That means that preventing infection is one of the best ways to prevent sepsis.
For centuries, our natural immune system has served to protect us from severe infections.

Sanitation and clean delivery.

Insufficient hygiene conditions in resource-poor areas for giving birth, treating wounds, and in healthcare facilities in general are a tremendous problem. In some parts of the world, unsanitary facilities or contaminated water cause severe infections in the digestive system, which often end in a deadly case of sepsis. That’s why one of our key starting points is the promotion of hand hygiene and good general hygiene practices, clean deliveries, improvements in sanitation and nutrition, the delivery of clean water, as well as vaccination programs for patient populations at risk in resource-poor areas.

Source:http://www.world-sepsis-day.org/

Infection Prevention and Control Course Ireland

Delivered by Servisource Training

This Infection Prevention and Control Course aims to deliver to staff the simple and most effective knowledge and practices to reduce healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in their workplace.

For full details on how we can train your staff please visit: Servisource Training