by O Neill Healthcare | Dec 19, 2018 | Dysphagia
A 2013 study discovered that as many as 40% of people in permanent-care settings are dysphagic and between 50% to 75% of nursing home residents have some difficulty in swallowing (1). Given that this is such a prevalent problem, and that so many carers are confronted...
by O Neill Healthcare | Dec 17, 2018 | News & Events
The offices and warehouse of O Neill Healthcare will close for the Christmas break on Friday 21st December and we will reopen on January 2nd 2019. Thank you for your support and assistance throughout 2018. We wish you and yours a Happy Christmas and look forwarding...
by O Neill Healthcare | Nov 26, 2018 | Wheelchairs
Whether you are buying a wheelchair privately or being prescribed a chair by a Healthcare Professional, it is useful to know what is available and how it will perform. Performance with independence is an achievable goal. When prescribed by a healthcare professional, a...
by O Neill Healthcare | Nov 26, 2018 | News & Events
Due to the growing popularity of the EMST150 (Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer) amongst physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, we have decided to put together this article answering some of the main questions about respiratory muscle strength training....
by O Neill Healthcare | Oct 24, 2018 | Dysphagia, Product Announcement
We are delighted to introduce the new Ampcare ESP (Effective Swallowing Protocol) Kit, a revolutionary new treatment for Dysphagia. Dysphagia is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in swallowing which can be brought about by stroke, Parkinson’s disease,...
by O Neill Healthcare | Mar 14, 2018 | News & Events
Aidan and Eoin were in NUIG last week doing an education session with 3rd and 4th year Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy students. If you would like to arrange an education session for you or your colleagues let us know, email us at...
by O Neill Healthcare | Mar 13, 2018 | News & Events
Dubliner who suffered serious brain injury in ‘freak’ accident offered ‘miracle’ lifeline by HSE By Alan O’Keeffe – Full Article Padraig Schaler, a young man from Dublin, was left severely brain damaged and unable to move or speak...
by O Neill Healthcare | Mar 8, 2018 | News & Events
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been ratified by the Dáil. By Ailbhe Conneely – Full article here. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that protects equal treatment for all people...
by O Neill Healthcare | Mar 2, 2018 | News & Events
Storm Emma has come and left much of the country looking like a Winter Wonderland (just check out the photo!). O Neill Healthcare will be closed until Monday 5th of March and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any enquiries please email...
by O Neill Healthcare | Feb 6, 2018 | Testimonials
Testimonials Bringing you the latest news, information and resources from across the entire healthcare spectrum. When choosing a cushion for a quadriplegic client ( at high risk of pressure sores) – It was shown (via pressure mapping) that air cushions (Starlock...
