
OPNIG
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The Older Persons Nutrition Interest Group (OPNIG) is a special interest group of the INDI.
Current committee: Cathy Begley, Niamh McGettigan, Amanda Ronan
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31-05-2017 21:47:32
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The ageing process can lead to a gradual loss of muscle mass and strength from the age of 40. This can make it harder to carry out daily activities. A new BDA Older People Specialist Group resource explains how to maintain or improve muscle health as we age: bda.uk.com/resource/muscl…





Great work from all involved, shows improvements in nutrition awareness for inpatients since Clin Guideline 22 (2020) but highlights need for more nutrition education & focus for the community-dwelling older person #malnutrition #frailty OPNI GAMING Deirdre Lang

Wexford ICPOP delighted to be at #HSEConference24. Angela Roche PT outlining our physio-dietetic developed Strong & Able Class for combating #sarcopenia in older person. HSE/SECH (now part of HSE Dublin and South East) HSE Ireland WexFIT ISCP National HSCP Office, HSE OPNIG #integratedcare


Staff from HSEWexOlderPersons WexICOP & WexMASS community specialist teams available for advice on ageing well - today in Enniscorthy Primary Care centre #PositiveAgeingWeek WexFIT Wexford General Hospital Healthy Wexford @AgeAction Age Friendly Ireland National Dementia Services Irish Dementia Working Group (The ASI)






Fantastic new video from the Nutrition for Ageing Well project. Easily accessible information for patients, carers, HCWs and general public. Thanks to Emma Grant Aideen McGuinness / Bates Lorna King for their dedication to this project: youtu.be/XYaoMoMwyms #malnutrition #olderperson


Highlighting, promoting and celebrating improvements in provision of nutrition and hydration on Nutrition & Hydration Week. Huge thanks to Abbott Nutrition NutriciaHCP - Ireland Nualtra Fresenius Kabi N&H Week Donations of treats from our Catering Dept, The Lab and Perkys Raheny ❤️


Such incredible work from HSEWexOlderPersons 👏

Delighted to celebrate all the fantastic work of Health & Social Care Professionals on HSCP Day 2025 #HSCPDay2025 #HSCPdeliver National HSCP Office, HSE
