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This pilot program with Cluain L\u00edr Community Nursing Unit in Mullingar will research ways of facilitating these activities and ensure they meet the unique needs and wishes of senior populations in nursing homes.<\/p>\n<p>This research period will be used to develop a plan for workshops that can be brought to other nursing homes across the country. These workshops will incorporate play, creativity, physical activity, and social interaction. 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