SMH Falls Prevention & Bone Health Week 2023

Issued 17 October 2023

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St Michael’s House are delighted to participate in National Falls Awareness & Bone Health Week 2023 (16-20 October 2023).
 
The Physiotherapy team, in collaboration with Nursing, Medical, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and the Leisure Centre are hosting three Awareness Days throughout the organisation where service users and staff can meet the teams, participate in classes and find out more information.

Events including meeting

  • Physiotherapists to find out more about keeping your home and workplace save and advice on appropriate footwear
  • The Dietician team and taking part in their quiz
  • Exercises for balance and bone health with Leanne from our Sports & Leisure Department
  • Dr Maeve Murphy will be advising on good bone health
  • Happy Bones Working Group will also be on hand to discuss Falls Awareness and Bone Health

Awareness Days take place in Ballymun, Coolock and Templeogue this week.

Thank you to the Happy Bones team in St Michael's House for organising these very informative events.

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