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Hand Painted Murals
Our residents were involved in producing some beautiful hand painted murals in January. This type of art is imagination therapy which according to...
10 Year Birthday/Mike Denver Visit
Having welcomed its first resident in December 2007, Portumna Retirement Village celebrated its 10th anniversary in December 2017 and the occasion...
Picture Books
Our activities co-ordinator Eithne, has been busy designing life picture books for all our residents. The books cover residents’ family lives,...
Flu Vaccine
Most residents opted to get the flu vaccine this month. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three strains of flu virus recommended by...
Visit by Galway Hurlers
We were delighted to welcome both the Liam McCarthy Cup and the Irish Press Cup to Portumna Retirement Village. All Ireland medallists Joe Canning...
Pet Therapy/Animal Assisted Therapy
Pet Therapy has been introduced in Portumna Retirement Village in August as an additional social activity to introduce interaction with different...
Flower Planting Project
In July, our residents have been taking part in a flower planting project. This creates a social occasion, using this activity as an opportunity...
Relaxation/Therapy Room
In June, Eithne, our activities co-ordinator has transformed our activity room into a relaxing and therapeutic haven for our residents. Therapy is...
Overview of 2016 HIQA regulation of social care and healthcare services
Nursing Homes Ireland statement: Overview of 2016 HIQA regulation of social care and healthcare services
Nursing Homes...
Portumna Retirement Village wins another national award
Management and Staff at Portumna Retirement Village were delighted to learn that they had won the Action Coach National Award 2016 for...