Living With MND – Ger’s Story
In Ireland today, there are over 400 people living with Motor Neurone Disease. Every year, the 21st of June is MND Awareness Day, also known as Drink Tea for MND Day. It is a day where homes and business’s pop…
Here’s To All Informal Carers This National Carers Week
In Ireland, 1 in 8 people over the age of 15 are family Carers. That is around 516,594 people in the country that provide regular unpaid care. Since the arrival of COVID-19, these ‘’Informal Carers’’ have played a significant role…
What is Motor Neurone Disease?
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a condition that affects your nerves (motor neurones) in your brain and spinal cord. The nerves tell your muscles what to do. The term ‘’MND’’ covers a wider group of similar conditions that affect your…
It’s All About Connections: World MS Day
”I Connect, We Connect” Sunday, the 30th of May is World MS Day. It is a day that helps to bring the global MS community together in order to share their stories and raise awareness. The theme since this year…
The Elderly And Opening Back Up To Society
Since COVID-19 arrived in Ireland, the elderly in our community have had to retreat and withdraw from society. Many have postponed medical checkups and appointments all in the name of safety from the Coronavirus. There are countless services for the…
What Is Fibromyalgia?
The 12th of May is World Fibromyalgia Day. A dedicated day to help build awareness and better the understanding around it. It is a syndrome that causes tenderness and pain all over your body. It is a collection of symptoms…
Ageing Well: It’s In Your Hands
”Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.” Eleanor Roosevelt Getting older is something we all do from the moment we are born, we can’t escape it. What we can do is focus…
At Home Remedies For Arthritis
There are over 100 different kinds of arthritis and related conditions in the world today. Here in Ireland, we know that over 915,000 people are living with arthritis which makes it the single biggest cause of disability. There are a…
Is There a Link Between Knuckle Cracking and Arthritis?
Is there a link between cracking your knuckles and arthritis in your hands? As someone who cracks her knuckles, hands, wrists, and neck, I really hope not. This is a topic that has given way to a lot of debate…
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