A significant number of companies support NHI, inclusion on the website does not endorse, recommend or imply any approval of the suppliers listed on this site. Cost of Care in Public and Private Nursing Homes
Under the Nursing Home Support Scheme, prices charged by Private Nursing Homes are agreed between the Private Nursing Home and the National Treatment Purchase Fund. A weekly price for the cost of care in Public Homes is also provided.
These agreed prices are the basis for the financial support payable by the HSE under the Scheme. The list of approved nursing homes (both private and public) and the cost of care for each of these homes is available on this page:
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/Older_People_Services/nhss/costs.html
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My Home from Home is a website that was set up to enable the general public have access to the basic information for all types of nursing homes within the state. It gives the public the choice that they have regarding care for a loved one and helps the public with the decision making process.
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CARE Website - Care, Advice, Resources at End of Life provides a one stop shop of information covering all these information queries. A new website by the Irish Hospice Foundation for those caring for people with a life limiting illness.
Click here for further information - http://www.carers.ie/
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The Database of Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care and Bereavement Courses was launched on the 29th June 2009 on the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) website www.hospice-foundation.ie. It provides information about palliative care and associated courses, which are available in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The database is relevant to all health and social care providers, whose work involves caring for people who are faced with the problems associated with a life-threatening illness or who are bereaved.....Click on link below for further information.
http://www.hospice-foundation.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=397&Itemid=264
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Stroke Campaign from the Irish Heart Foundation
Join the Irish Heart Foundation’s campaign to end avoidable death and disability from stroke
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Our Lady’s Hospice, Education and Research Department provides education
View www.olh.ie for full list of dates and programmes.
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Quality of Life
This booklet is based on findings derived from in-depth interviews conducted with a sampleof 100 residents living in 4 different nursing homes in the Dublin and Wicklow area. The objective of the study was to explore the meaning of quality of life from a service users’ perspectiveand to promote service responsiveness to residents’ priorities. The sample was randomly drawn. Although by far the majority of these men and women had some level of cognitive impairment, most were well able to communicate their wishes and preferences. A total of 100 residents were invited to talk about their life in long term care. Issues explored during the interview included, aspects of daily life that were now considered important to these residents, what made them feel happy and sad, their relationships with other residents and with health service professionals working in the nursing home and their suggestions on what could be done to improve their quality of life. The recommendations made in the booklet are in direct response to the articulated needs of these elderly people whom we interviewed.
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Dementia Care Education Information 2010
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PRESS RELEASE
SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR PERSON WITH DEMENTIA FROM HOSPITAL OR HOME TO LONG-TERM CARE HUGELY DEPENDENT ON CARER INPUT *New report identifies ways to actively support carers who wish to remain involved in the long term care of their relative*Findings of new research launched recently (Tuesday 27 April 2010) has identified primary carers as key to ensuring a smooth transition for a loved one living with dementia from home or hospital into long term care. Minister for Older People and Health Promotion Áine Brady T.D. was in attendance at the launch to endorse its findings.
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Other Useful Links
Oct 09 HIQA Website FAQ re Garda Vetting
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association
Parkinson's Association of Ireland
Irish Raynauds and Scleroderma Society
Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association
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