SignaCare Killerig

12/05/2022

Today, on "International Nurses Day", we would like to say a big """Thank You!""" to our wonderful Nurses and our beautiful Retired Nurses.
Your passion for our residents’ health is appreciated every day, and the hard work you do does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for everything.
💖 Happy Nurses Day /Week 😉💖 !”

28/04/2022

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Residents and staff at SignaCare Killerig, who took part in the Circle of Life project and (above) some of their beautiful work which was donated to Waterford Hospital NICU By Suzanne Pender A BEAUTIFUL initiative which generously sees one generation kindly giving to the next has flouris

22/04/2022

To all the wonderful team in Signacare Killerig , thank you for the wonderful send off and gifts , the beautiful and kind messages , my heart will always be in Killerig , thanks for the hard work, the fun and taking on challenges,making Killerig be the best it can be , keep up the great work and always see the people your caring for, wishing you all happiness in your futures, best wishes and thanks Mags xx

21/04/2022

SignaCare Circle of Life Project
“When one generation gives back to another”

What a big day it was today as we got to make our first donations of gifts to Waterford hostipal NICU today. We met with Maria Murtagh the CNM Maternity and Neonatal unit and Katrin Hesslir who were delighted to receive these lovely gifts that residents thought of. When we thought of this project in February we said if we got 10 items we were doing well but to come up with over 16 hats 28 blanket ,21 little comforters ,2 cardigan and 3 sets of booties, is a great achievement. We would like to thank the community who also got behind us and donated wool or sent items. We will also be talking about hour project on the KCLR Radio with Eimear NÌ Bhraonàin at 11:05am Friday the 22nd April.

17/04/2022

We would like to wish everyone a very happy Easter. We started our day with a little egg hunt. We had a special visitor called into the center to give the resident a treat today, followed by a lovely afternoon with high noon tea with lovely treats and Bailey cocktails made by our wonderful chef Caroline.

27/03/2022

We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Mother’s Day from us all here in Killerig. We celebrated by our award winning chef Caroline preparing a wonderful high noon tea which all resident enjoyed very much as well as receiving a little gift.

18/03/2022

What a brilliant day we had here in Killerig for St. Patrick’s day. Cairde ceol agus damhsa treated the residents and staff to Traditional Irish music, singing and Irish dancing. We had some lovely treats made by our chef Caroline. It was great to celebrate our national day again with everyone.

26/02/2022

Here at Virtue we are always trying to find new and innovative ways to care.

This week, at SignaCare Killerig (part of the Virtue - Integrated Elder Care Group) our compassionate and talented Activities Co-Ordinator, Lisa Lawler has launched an exciting new project for residents - a knitting and crochet initiative called ‘Circle of Life’, where one generation gives to another.

Throughout the year residents and staff will make little blankets, hats and booties which will be donated to local hospitals (Kilkenny’s Special Care Unit and Waterford’s Neontal Intensive Care Unit) for new born babies that have to spend a little extra time in hospital.

Here are some photos of what’s been made to date! More to come, well done to all involved in this heart warming initiative.

17/02/2022

15/02/2022

What a lovely Valentine’s Day we had yesterday. We were happy to welcome back some great music from Mick Comerford we dance and sing our hearts out. The resident also made love gifts to give to all the staff that were working.

23/12/2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Killerig. On Monday we had a very special visit from the amazing mobile music machine with the brilliant singer Mary Coughlan. Both residents and staff had such a fabulous time as we sing and dance our way into Christmas 🎄. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas

14/11/2021

We’re after having a few busy weeks here in Killerig we have flown to Transylvania to see Dracula castle on Killerig airlines. Tried our hands at a bit of pumpkin decorating. We dance the spooks away at the Halloween monster bash party. Bingo was a full house as always. We also had a wonderful afternoon of high tea with a little bit of a sing song.

15/10/2021

Residents and staff had great fun and joy this afternoon here in Killerig,as we celebrated SignaCare Killerig’s 5th Birthday. Signacare Killerig is the first of Signacare home’s opened in 2016 and has been serving the community with exceptional care in a luxury setting. Thanks to Mick Comerford for the wonderful music and our award winning chef Caroline for the delicious confectioneries as always.

13/10/2021

To mark World Mental Heath Month, this week here in Killerig we are asking our staff to “Stop and Take a Minute “ to enjoy a relaxing massage with soothing sounds and aromas.

23/09/2021

On world Alzheimer’s Day our team at SignaCare Killerig joined residents for a targeted cycle of four hours.

Cycling is a wonderful workout that keeps you active. It can help shape a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally.

We are proud to say that the staff and residents reached their goal!

A big thanks to the families for their support throughout the day. Well done to all involved!

21/09/2021

Today marks world Alzheimer’s Day. We here at Signacare Killerig had set a target to cycle for at least four hours. We are proud to say that the staff and residents reached their goal. We would like to say thank you to the families for their support thought out the day. Well done to everyone.

20/09/2021

Tomorrow marks world Alzheimer’s Day 21st of September 2021. To mark the day staff and residents here at Killerig aim to cycle to raise awareness around dementia.