This is a monumental day for Irish healthcare. Launch of the final report of the Expert Taskforce to Support the Expansion of the Role of the Pharmacist. Minister Stephen Donnelly acknowledges ability, accessibility of and trust in pharmacists. gov.ie/pdf/?file=http…

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Gerry McCarthy in RCSI today following his last meeting as National Lead, Emergency Medicine Programme. Gerry has been an outstanding lead, guiding on reconfiguration+ networking of services, standards of care+ system reform, always calm and kind. Tá muid faoi chomaoin aige.

Frailty: a global health challenge in need of local action | BMJ Global Health 👇🏽👇🏽 The heterogeneous manifestations of frailty call for research that reflects different geographies, populations, health systems, community settings and policy priorities. gh.bmj.com/content/9/8/e0…

Following inspirational swims The Olympic Games from Mona McSharry Daniel Wiffen it’s now time for inspirational facilities for swimmers, young & old, of Cork & Munster Dolphin Swim Club Michael McGrath Micheál Martin Simon Coveney rte.ie/news/2024/0818…

The IGS is currently accepting submissions for the Davis Coakley Award, through any medium – prose, poem, sculpture, artwork and extending this year to include photography pieces. Applicants are invited to apply via email to [email protected] Irish Gerontological Society

👏Massive congratulations to Adam Dyer for leading on this project. Use of blood test biomarkers has the potential to revolutionise our ability to give people a more timely and accurate diagnosis of AD which is a key factor to better care and treatment The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Dementia Research Network Ireland

I will host an in-person event in UCD Belfield on Tues 3rd Sept (3-6pm) to discuss the impact of the HealthResearchBoard funded #HipFORGE project. Health professionals and others interested in advancing hip fracture recovery welcome. Spaces limited - DM for details.

What a privilege to speak today at #hepa2024 conference in RCSI My presentation: Falls are the leading cause of trauma in Ireland highlights the important data from National Office of Clinical Audit hip fracture and major trauma audits and the opportunites for prevention #homesafety #keepactive

⏰REGISTER NOW ⏰ Avail of Early Bird Rates until September 13th. Don't forget to include your place at the Conference Dinner and book your accommodation. Link: irishgerontology.com/civicrm/event/… @ahernemer JO'Keeffe susan o reilly AnnMarie Kilgannon Íde O'Shaughnessy

We are proud to announce the first of our keynote speakers for this years Annual & Scientific Meeting taking place 3-5th October in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. More details: irishgerontology.com/events/igs-71s… @ahernemer JO'Keeffe Íde O'Shaughnessy AnnMarie Kilgannon susan o reilly

Last chance to register for this FREE event - an afternoon of networking, refreshments and discussing improvements in hip fracture care and recovery. Please get in touch by Tuesday 27th if you would like to attend.

Last year the #olderpersons reference group was set up to share what matters most to them. Find out more about #codesign of clinical services in the Clinical Design and Innovation 2023 - A year in review. Available from: hse.ie/eng/about/who/…

Best part of making the IGS Podcast is actually meeting and talking to such passionate and interesting people like Seán Moynihan & Sarah Donnelly BTS 📸

Don't miss our next Public Lecture on September 20th. 'Arts, Ageing and Meaning' with Prof Brian Lawlor. Join us virtually. Full details: irishgerontology.com/events/public-… @ahernemer susan o reilly Íde O'Shaughnessy JO'Keeffe

Want to be in with a chance to win a FREE weekend ticket for this year’s IGS Annual Scientific Meeting? 🤩 Simply share the graphic below, tell us what your presenting and tag #IGS2024 Competition closes Sept 20th🗓️ (If you’ve already registered, you’ll get a refund💰)

Congratulations to our ⁦Kerry ICPOP⁩ team who continue to deliver excellent services to our #olderadults & continued collaboration with our Community Healthcare Networks & ⁦University Hospital Kerry⁩ ⁦Department of Health⁩ ⁦Cork Kerry Community Healthcare⁩ ⁦@ahernemer⁩

This is a first for @noca ! The Major Trauma Audit Team Prof Conor Deasy, Louise Brent & Pamela Hickey presenting the audit data on the stairs of the Titanic in the beautiful Belfast Conference Centre #traumacareconference

I'm really looking forward speaking about all things related to trauma, falls and injuries in older adults, using national clinical audit data to drive improvement #IGS2024