International Cat Day is the purrrfect occasion to celebrate our furry friends. Cats make great pets and companions for older people, as well as reducing loneliness, and improving your quality of life, bonding with a pet can also help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, relieve stress, and improve mental health. Cats are also fairly […]
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Jan
Jan
Today, the third Monday in January is often referred to as “Blue Monday”. Did you know there’s actually no such thing as Blue Monday? Blue Monday was originally a PR stunt used to sell holidays. We can all have bad days, weeks, or months and the day of the week is usually irrelevant. Instead of […]
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Apr
Apr
Although we are still restricted in our movements, and some people may be isolating/cocooning. It is important to try and get outside at some point during the day. Go for a walk: Go outside, get some sun, and take in nature around you. If you are suffering from stress or anxiety try some mindfulness […]
07
Apr
Apr
As today is World Health Day, here are some tips on how you can lead a healthier lifestyle: Drink more water – It is recommended that women should drink about 1.6 litres and men about 2 litres of water per day. That’s about eight glasses of 200ml each for a woman, and 10 glasses of 200ml […]
08
Mar
Mar
Stress Control is an evidence-based programme provided by the HSE that teaches practical skills to deal with stress and boost your wellbeing. It will help you to recognise the signs of stress such as how stress affects our bodies and our thoughts and help to develop skills to overcome panicky feelings and how to get […]
04
Mar
Mar
Today 4th March 2021, on HPV Awareness Day, the family of Laura Brennan, the HPV advocate campaigner, who passed away from cervical cancer aged just 26, are calling for the HPV vaccination programme to be reinstated as soon as possible, and for the reintroduction of a catch-up programme for second-level students so that all teenage […]
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Feb
Feb
Roscommon Arts Centre are running 6 weeks of a short, free, chair based dance/exercise class for older people called “Sit Down & Dance”. Dancer Minte Wolde is creating these 10 – 15 minute sessions and they will be available on their website and Facebook page @RosArtsCentre every Wednesday morning for the remaining two weeks. The […]