Day Services for Older Persons return in Lifford area

The centre will operate five days a week from Monday to Friday and will accommodate eight clients on each day

placeholder image — The centre will operate five days a week from Monday to Friday and will accommodate eight clients on each day

The Day Centre, located at the Habinteg Housing Association in Lifford town, offers services for Older Persons in the Lifford Catchment Area which includes, Castlefin, Convoy, Raphoe, St Johnston, Killea and Carrigans

Services had ceased due to the COVID-19 pandemic but are now in operation once more.

The Day Centre, located at the Habinteg Housing Association in Lifford town, offers services for Older Persons in the Lifford Catchment Area which includes, Castlefin, Convoy, Raphoe, St Johnston, Killea and Carrigans.

The centre will operate five days a week from Monday to Friday and will accommodate eight clients on each day. Meals and transport will be provided through the HSE.

A variety of social activities will be provided daily in consultation with the clients attending such as arts, crafts, bingo, exercises and music to name a few. Referrals can be made via your local Public Health Nurse.

HSE Head of Older Persons services in the region, Frank Morrison said: “We are delighted to see services resuming in the Lifford area.”

Dermot Monaghan, HSE IHA Manager for Donegal, said: “The resumption of services demonstrates the HSE’s commitment to providing the best of care for our elderly population. They will be provided with a meal and entertainment, as well as transportation through the HSE.

The HSE provides a wide range of services for people growing older in Ireland. Support is also available from other agencies, such as the Department of Social Protection; Local Authorities and voluntary organisations.