New members needed for the Adult Choir enquiries to Parish Centre
Red Alert! Irish Heart Month, September 2010
2010-06-30. ARI
Red Alert!
Irish Heart Month, September 2010
Heart attack and stroke combined is biggest killer in women.
A new campaign to raise awareness among women of their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) begins this September led by the Irish Heart Foundation and supported by the HSE.
In 2008 nearly 5,000 Irish women died from CVD but unfortunately, as in other countries, most women remain unaware of their risk of this major killer. In fact research shows that Irish women deem breast cancer to be a bigger health risk - 60% of those surveyed believe breast cancer is the biggest killer among women at 731 female deaths in 2008 compared to nearly seven times more deaths from heart disease and stroke in the same year.
Worryingly, only 18% of women correctly identified heart disease as the main cause of female death. Another cause of concern is that 37% of women also believed heart disease to be an exclusively 'male disease' even though just as many women die from it as men.
This September the Irish Heart Foundation aims to increase awareness of these issues using the international brand for heart disease and women - Go Red for Women. As the national charity fighting heart disease and stroke, our aim is to help women understand their risk of cardiovascular disease through a month-long awareness and educational campaign.
The 4 *CityNorth Hotel welcomes active retirement groups with a special 3 night package which is valid any arrival day including Bank Holiday Weekends. The cost is a special rate of €149pps and includes 3 nights bed and full breakfast with 2 course dinner (choice menu) on three evenings.
CityNorth are is happy to assist in the organisation of your trip. For groups of 20 guests we offer an Event Manager at no charge, whom can then arrange group discounts or where possible complimentary trips or activities in the area. We will also provide a self service tea & coffee station each afternoon with our compliments. - By coach:
From Dublin City Centre – pick up a Matthews coach at Parnell Street which drops off directly at CityNorth Hotel. A coach schedule can be accessed at www.citynorthhotel.com/timetables - By train:
Nearest train station is Gormanston, Balbriggan or Drogheda. A complimentary transfer to and from the hotel will be arranged for all group arrivals. - By car:
Exit at junction 7 on the M1 motorway
Arthritis Ireland
Arthritis Ireland will be running LIVING WELL WITH ARTHRITIS in Ballycane Parish Centre, Naas on Tue 13th April to 18th May 7pm to 9.30pm. This programme consists of a 2.5hr workshop given once a week, for six weeks and is for people with arthritis who want to learn self management skills and techniques to live healthily with their condition. The cost of participating for the six weeks is €20.00. Flyers with information are in the Parish Centre and on the website www.arthritisireland.ie
Too Busy
My body may age
but my mind will stay young.
I`ve much left to do,
many songs to be sung.
Many roads to be traveled,
much love to express,
Many souls that need aid,
who are now in distress.
I will do what i can
to help brighten your day,
I will spread cheer and love
as i pass your way.
The world is my oyster,
to have and to hold,
Why, I`m really too busy
to ever grow old.
Bill Carr
SUAS ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
SUAS KNITTING CLUB
EVERY TUESDAY AT 10.30 IN THE PARISH CENTRE
EVERYONE WELCOME
Senior Help Line National Office,
Third Age Centre,
Summerhill,
Co Meath.
for older people
* by older people
* for the price of a local call
* anywhere in Ireland
Helpline : 1850 440 444
Telephone: 046-9557766
Age Action Ireland
INFORMATION SERVICE
Age Action operates a busy information service on older people's issues and services throughout Ireland. Trained information officers provide information or referrals to the appropriate organisations. The service responds to queries from individuals and organisations about:
entitlements: pensions, carer's allowance,
accommodation issues: nursing homes, sheltered housing, living-at-home allowances and information on Equity Release Schemes
safety and security issues: grants for personal alarms and security devices such as door and window locks and security lighting
health concerns: accessing community services like home help or occupational therapy. We advocate with the HSE on behalf of Older People.
employment issues: age discrimination
leisure: social activities, arts activities, sports activities carers: respite facilities, carer's courses, entitlements
Information on Travel Insurance and financial services
For more information on our services, please click on the links below.
The information service is open from 9:30am-1:30pm and 2.00pm - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Tel:(01) 498 4746 or Lo Call - 1890 369369
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