Rejoicing in the right to be irrational
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- April
- 2015
On Saturday 18th April, I attended a thought-provoking conference on Consent and Capacity- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (La Touche Training). As I drove home after the conference, I found myself reflecting on how fragile life is, and the importance of valuing the moment. In the midst of this process of deep and meaningful self-reflection (well not […]
read moreThis month, there has been a Cochrane Review published which has indicated potential benefits of both music listening and music therapy for cancer patients. The review found that music interventions may have a positive effect on: anxiety, pain, mood, quality of life, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
read moreCarer’s week, June 14th-20th 2010, Cork based events
- 07
- June
- 2010
Cork based activities have been organised by the following organisations: Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Cork Branch Cork Family Carer’s Forum Carer’s Association West Cork Carer’s Association Ltd. For further information go to: http://www.carersweek.ie/events.htm
read moreF. A. S. T. campaign is launched to help you recognise the early signs of stroke and act quickly.
- 26
- May
- 2010
From Headway Ireland’s website: The Irish Heart Campaign has just launched its F.A.S.T. campaign, which is designed to help people remember the main warning signs of stroke, and to act by dialling 999. F – Face – has the person’s face fallen on one side? Can they smile? A – Arms – Can they raise […]
read moreBrain Awareness week, 8th-14th March
- 07
- March
- 2010
For more information about events in your area, go to: http://www.nai.ie/
read moreThe art of good health
- 20
- October
- 2009
Article in the Irish Times following the Vital Signs Conference, a conference on Arts in Healthcare which took place in Dublin last week. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2009/1020/1224257052253.html
read moreMusic after a stroke
- 08
- October
- 2009
Stroke Support Limerick are hosting an evening on music after a stroke. Dr Simon Gilbertson, Music Therapist & Lecturer, University of Limerick, will be giving a short talk on the topic. In addition, it will be an opportunity for members of the group which includes people who have had a stroke and their families/care givers, […]
read moreAlexander Technique Family Open Day at Unitarian Church, Princes St, Cork Sunday 11th October
- 27
- September
- 2009
Alexander Technique Awareness Week runs from the 9th to the 18th of October to raise awareness of the technique internationally. The Irish Society of Alexander Technique Teachers is organising events across Ireland to coincide with this week. Amongst the events happening around Ireland, Cork Alexander Technique (AT) Teachers will host a Family Open Day at the […]
read moreHow music can promote a Happy Heart
- 19
- September
- 2009
With Happy Heart week coming upon us from 21st to 27th September, we are reminded about the many ways in which we can maintain and improve our cardiovascular health. So how can you use music to promote heart health? Here are some ideas: Listen to your favourite music. Research has shown that listening to music […]
read moreMusic reduces depression in pregnancy
- 17
- September
- 2009
The following article from Irishhealth.com describes research into the effectiveness of listening to music on measures of stress, anxiety and depression in pregnant women. http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=14383&ss=music%20therapy
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