It's HSE Mid West Community Healthcare #fallsprevention awareness week. The team have been busy raising awareness of falls and how to prevent them. Keep an eye out all this week for top tips and invaluable information on how to understand common risks and how to prevent them

#fallsprevention is better than cure! According to the 2018 NOCA Major Trauma Audit falls accounted for 77% of major trauma in people aged over 65. Join our conversation HSE Mid West Community Healthcare on how #fallsarepreventable

Day 2 of our key messaging on #FallsPrevention Awareness Week across HSE Mid West Community Healthcare. The top 5 causes of Falls are : Vision, Mobility, Home Hazards, Chronic Conditions and Medication. All these falls are preventable. Take a look at what you can do to reduce the risk

Fantastic initiative to raise awareness locally #fallsarepreventable

If we start the conversation, one patient at a time..... #fallsarepreventable

#Fallsprevention week continues across HSE Mid West Community Healthcare and our Physiotherapists completed a Pilates course which not only has a wonderful effect on health and wellbeing but crucially maintaining strength and condition is essential in preventing falls from occurring. Well done all

Day 3 of our #Fallsprevention awareness week now complete. Today we focused on how we can fix hazards in the home environment to prevent falls occurring. Remember whether it's at home or at work we can all take precautions to prevent falls #fallsarepreventable

Our #FallsPrevention Awareness Week has been a great success. Today's we focus on Medication.It is a known fact that some medications can increase the risk of falls. Our poster has some useful tips on taking medication and reducing the risk of fall #fallsarepreventable

#PrimaryCare #OccupationalTherapy is a key intervention for individuals who have fallen, are at risk of falling or fearful of falling.HSE Mid West Community Healthcare OT's deliver home hazard assessments and safety interventions to clients across Limerick,Clare and North Tipperary. #FallsPrevention

2019 Falls Awareness week is over but the work continues in HSE Mid West Community Healthcare to reduce slips, trips and falls. Key message is #fallsarepreventable Ruth Samantha Richardson

Huge thanks to Richard Lynch and all #LimerickandProud for the amazing tribute to all the staff in St Camillus. Thank you for caring for our most vulnerable loved ones everyday but especially during #COVIDー19 #midwesttogether ilovelimerick.ie/st-camillus-co…

We were delighted to have Mayor of Limerick Cllr Daniel Butler at our 'Musicians on Call Project' session at St. Camillius' Hospital this afternoon in association with Creative Ireland and band KidsClassics. Music bringing joy to both residents and staff #musicismagic

Residents & staff of community hospitals in Limerick & across the Mid-West region have enjoyed a series of live musical engagements as part of a pilot project led by Limerick City and County Council & supported by Creative Ireland Read more: limerick.ie/council/newsro… @danielbutlerfg

On the road again this week with #MOC in Limerick & Tipperary Nursing Homes for some more toe-tapping tunes. Thanks to Creative Ireland Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh #MadeInLimerick2021 and to musicians Eoin O Meachair Peter O Toole David Hope Grainne Hope #music #health #Wellbeing

“The music creates a sense of well-being with the residents and the team” Musicians On Call are trained healthcare musicians who help to boost the well-being of nursing home and healthcare setting residents. #ArtOfBeingHealthyAndWell HSE Ireland HealthyIreland The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Delighted to share our #MusiciansOnCall programme today alongside HSE Mid West Community Healthcare staff and residents voices from #StCamillus Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh #music #creativity #wellbeing #musicandhealthireland

Delighted to see St Camillus' showcased as a great example of the benefit of #musicinhealthcare and making a difference in the lives of those we care for and our staff. @MidWest_HW

Great work showcased from St Camillus' in collaboration with KidsClassics providing #musicinhealthcare. Having such a positive impact on residents and staff well being. @MidWest_HW HSE Mid West Community Healthcare

🏆🎉 Congratulations to HSE Mid West Community Healthcare Speech & Language Therapists who have been named category winners for Innovation in Service Delivery at #HSEExcellenceAwards22 This Mobile Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Service is the first of its kind in Ireland.

Job Opportunity - We are hiring 2 remote work/ part-time positions. If you are passionate about Music in our communities & have the skills, we would love to hear from you. #jobfairy #Hiring #RemoteJobs #artsandhealth #MusicHealthIrl