Over 80 nursing home residents - including five centenarians - have contributed to a Christmas book of Irish life past and present.The book called 'A story I have lived so long to make' is a compilation of writings by nursing home residents across the country and has been compiled by Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI).Among the contributors to the book are Mary Glynn and Aggie Walsh who are new entrants to the centenarian club, having both turned 100 in 2018. They have become great friends since moving to Blake Manor Nursing Home in Galway. Both had advice for the younger generation after living through two world wars and the Great Depression. “Always use your manners. Try to be obliging to others and peaceful,” was Mary's advice.Aggie advised the generation coming after her to live by: "The saying 'forgive and forget' is great; there's no use holding onto issues. If someone doesn't like you, let it be."Áine Uí Mhathuna is an incredible 102 years-of-age and a resident of … [Read more...] about Nursing home residents share their stories and offer life advice in new book
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Bexhill nursing home goes pink to support Breast Cancer Research
Staff and residents at Bexhill’s Aaron Manor nursing home dressed up in fabulous pink outfits to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. Attending the recent Pink Fund Raising Day was Bexhill Mayor Cllr Abul Azad, who commented: “It was a fantastic afternoon. A big thank you to the organisers for coming up with the initiative. It was an honour and a privilege to join this hard working team who hold high standards in helping others and it is brilliant to see this. I hope that Aaron Manor nursing home continue the great work. Well done and good luck for the future.”SEE ALSO: Theresa May goes up in flames at bonfire eventThe event, which included cream teas, a pink tombola and raffle, raised £430 for the charity.See also: Couple stole charity box from shop Theresa May goes up in flames at Battle Bonfire … [Read more...] about Bexhill nursing home goes pink to support Breast Cancer Research
Pensioner playdates: when playschools visit nursing homes
Everybody involved seems to benefit when kids from playschools visit nursing homes, writes Geraldine Walsh.The giddy laughter of excited four-year-olds is probably the last thing you expect to hear when you tell them that they are visiting the nursing home today. But that is exactly what Eilish Balfe of Happy Days Montessori in Ratoath, Co Meath, hears every week.Balfe, manager and montessori teacher, has partnered with the local Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, a part of the Silver Stream Healthcare Group, for the past two years. She brings her class of bubbling, loud and happy pre-schoolers to play, laugh and tell stories with the residents who ordinarily wouldn’t be inundated with 20 excitable kids at once.The idea originally snowballed after a conversation with the receptionist of the nursing home, as Balfe’s own father is a resident. She has now been bringing the children of Happy Days to the nursing home, with Christmas and end of year shows being the … [Read more...] about Pensioner playdates: when playschools visit nursing homes
5 dead in possible murder-suicide at nursing home, residence in Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Police were trying to determine a motive Saturday after they said a man fatally shot four family members at two locations, including his father and stepmother inside a Robstown, Texas, nursing home before killing himself there too. Richard Starry fatally shot himself inside Retama Manor nursing home after killing 85-year-old Ernest Starry and his wife, Thelma Montalvo, Friday night, Robstown Police Lt. Enrique Paredez said. Paredez said a family member later called officers to the couple's home where their 13-year-old adopted son and a 41-year-old son of Montalvo were also found shot to death. The names of the other two sons and Montalvo's age were not released. The reason behind the shootings was unclear, Paredez said at a Saturday news conference. A gun was recovered at the scene. "As far as a motive, the investigation is too premature at this time to determine," Paredez said. Reuben Garcia, whose father lives in the nursing home, was inside the home at the … [Read more...] about 5 dead in possible murder-suicide at nursing home, residence in Texas
C. difficile outbreak confirmed at Dunmurry Manor care home
0 Comments C. difficile outbreak confirmed at Dunmurry Manor care home BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A C. difficile infection has broken out at the scandal hit Dunmurry Manor care home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/c-difficile-outbreak-confirmed-at-dunmurry-manor-care-home-37023162.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37015774.ece/da447/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-06-15_new_41762839_I1.JPG Email A C. difficile infection has broken out at the scandal hit Dunmurry Manor care home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed. The bacterial infection, which causes diarrhoea and fever, was confirmed at the care home on Monday. The home, which is run by Runwood Care Homes, has been in the media spotlight after a report by the Commissioner for Older People found a "horrific catalogue of inhuman and degrading treatment" took place at the home over a 39 month period. Dr Muhammad Sartaj, … [Read more...] about C. difficile outbreak confirmed at Dunmurry Manor care home