Ireland’s first Alzheimer Cafe has just been launched in the Avila Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin. Aimed at sufferers, their families and health professionals, the cafe gives people a chance to socialise and discuss medical and emotional issues in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. It is open the second Thursday of every month.
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Meditation practices that help people deal with destructive emotions will be the focus of teachings by Tibetan Buddhist Lama, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in Dublin later this week. Ringu Tulku will also give public talks at the Hilton Hotel, Kilmainham on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4.30pm Bookings on 087-2861090.
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Outdoor yoga, hula hooping for adults and children, laughter yoga and bamboo massage are among the therapeutic practices on offer at the Body & Soul Festival in Ballinlough Castle, Clonmellon, Co Westmeath from Friday to Sunday. See bodyandsoul.iefor more details.
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Arthritis Ireland is holding free exercise seminars as part of its Moving is the Best Medicine campaign. Venues include The Granville Hotel, Waterford city at 7.30pm on Tuesday, June 26th; and the Carlton Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 27th. A new leaflet on physical activity and arthritis has just been launched and Arthritis Ireland is expanding it walking group network. See arthritisireland.ieor call 1890 252 846 for details.
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Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Irish Healthcare Awards. The closing date is August 24th. The awards reward innovation, excellence and achievement in the Irish health system and recognise projects that have made a positive contribution to patient care. For more details, tel: (01) 8176330.
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A raw food demonstration and displays of eco-friendly cleaning agents are among the healthy living entrepreneurs promoting their businesses in Health and Herbs, 9 Sea Road, Galway on Friday at 6pm. More details on tel: 087 6481206 or info@healthandherbs.ie
