place at the right time. While ageing is inevitable and irreversible, the chronic disabling conditions that sometimes accompany it can be prevented or delayed. This can be achieved not only by health/medical interventions but often more effectively by social, economic and environmental conditions. Therefore the HSE Older Persons Services work very closely with older people themselves, all statutory bodies, age alliance networks, NGOs, voluntary organisations, faith groups and community groups so as to promote active participation of all older people in their communities so as to enhance their health and well-being. HSE Community Healthcare East Health and Wellbeing Division Tel: 01 268 3133 The Health and Wellbeing Division of HSE Community Healthcare East (HSE CH East) bears the wellness flag for the area. The division supports and encourages positive lifestyle choices and behaviours within the staff and population of HSE CH East through the Healthy Ireland emblem, thereby improving mental and physical wellness. It also advocates for improved self-management by highlighting available supports within the community for those suffering from the four main chronic conditions (Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma and Cardiovascular).
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Directory of Activities & Services for older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County
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