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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing: #79 Winter Wellness for Older People

HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing: #79 Winter Wellness for Older People

Update: 2024-11-27
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In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Dr. Rory Nee, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine and Integrated Care Program for Older People (ICPOP), and Aoife Quinn, Clinical Nurse Manager (ICPOP), discuss essential strategies to help older adults stay healthy and well during the winter season. Rory and Aoife share practical tips for maintaining health and well-being such as staying up-to-date with vaccinations, managing medications, preventing falls, and combating loneliness. They emphasise the importance of nutrition, regular exercise, staying warm, and fostering family and community connections for mental and brain health. This episode explores the valuable role of the Integrated Care Program for Older People in providing home-based support to prevent hospital admissions and create a safe, thriving environment for older adults in their own homes. Tune in to learn how small, proactive steps can make a big impact on the health and wellness of older people this winter. 
Further information available at http://www.hse.ie/ecc and https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/winter/older-people/
 
To get in touch with the podcast email Healthandwellbeing.communication@hse.ie
 
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Episode: https://hsepodcasts.podbean.com/e/79-winter-wellness-for-older-people/


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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing: #79 Winter Wellness for Older People

HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing: #79 Winter Wellness for Older People