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Positive Ageing Week is all about shining a light on people in older age who are active, engaged, enthusiastic, healthy, and who are making a big difference in the lives of our families, neighbourhoods and communities. Speaking at the launch of COPE Galway’s annual report, Dr Mike Ryan of the WHO spoke passionately about “the wisdom, and the generosity, the value and the central role that older persons play in our society” and he advocated that older persons need to be seen more for the contribution they make.

AN AGEING Irish farmer, Íosac Mulgannon, is trying to keep hold of his farm. He may be going senile, and as these twin battles rage, he seeks to protect and care for a mute boy, burdened with a particular curse.

As it announces free Heart Health Checks for over 65s, Croi advises the following: "The key to healthy ageing is a healthy heart. Understandably, aging naturally causes changes in the heart and blood vessels and these age-related changes often increase your risk of heart disease or stroke.

The key to healthy ageing is a healthy heart. Understandably, ageing naturally causes changes in the heart and blood vessels and these age-related changes often increase your risk of heart disease or stroke.

Ageing, dementia, finance, the Fair Deal scheme, loneliness, and community supports are some of topics which will be discussed at an information day on “Advancing Care in the Community for Older People” to be held in the city next week.

Age Action is calling on community groups in Athlone to organise events around the county for Positive Ageing Week which takes place from Monday, October 1 - UN International Day of Older People, to Sunday, October 7.

Dr. Bhatti’s Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic Clinic is this week re-launching the Omnilux anti-ageing light therapy treatment. The treatment, recommended on TV3’s Xpose, can improve skin texture, tone and pigmentation, smooth fine lines and wrinkles while creating a feeling of well-being and relaxation. Not bad for a 20 minute treatment!

Have you ever wondered why we are so sick, tired, unmotivated, and fat? Well, there is a range of big hormone imbalances that are very common that severely limit energy, immunity, mental health, weight loss, and accelerate ageing. It is vital that you pay attention to these, so that you avoid becoming a real health mess in a few years' time, and to get real value out of your life. Here are three of the most common and limiting hormone imbalances that you could have, even if you were told your blood test was normal.

The College of Naturopathic Medicine is hosting a health talk on the important role nutrition plays on how we age.