February 4, 2010

Safe Handling Course

Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch run “Safe Handling Courses” for Family Carers on an ongoing basis. These courses are run in both City and County locations. This is a one day course and might be beneficial to you in your caring role. For further enquries contact:

Caring for Carers

1 John’s St

Limerick

telephone: 061 469484

email:       caringforcarerslimerick@eircom.net

February 4, 2010

Caring in the Home Course – St. Ita’s Hospital, West Limerick

Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch are running a “Caring in the Home Course”  commencing the end of March. If you are a Family Carer in the West Limerick area this course might be of interest to you. It covers a wide range of topics including:

  • Nutrition & Healthy Living
  • C.P.R
  • Stress Management
  • Dementia/Alzheimers
  • Relaxation & Holistic Therapies
  • Aids & Appliances
  • Pressure Sore / Continence
  • Communication / The Aging Process
  • Public Health Nursing Services
  • Benefits & Entitlements

The course will run for one evening per week for 12 weeks. For more information please contact us at:-

Caring for Carers, 1 John’s Street,

telephone: 061 469484

email:   caringforcarerslimerick@eircom.net

January 12, 2010

Happy New Year to All Our Carers

We would like to wish all our carers all the best for 2010. We hope you are all coping with the dreadful weather conditions. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance of any kind. We are only too happy to help!

December 18, 2009

Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch Christmas Card Launch, December 2009

We now have our own range of Christmas Cards here at Caring for Carers in Limerick. Our cards were designed by family carer and artist, Una to whom we are very grateful.

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Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch would also like to wish all Carers 

A  Very Merry Christmas” and a Happy 2010.

December 18, 2009

Caring for Carers, Limerick- Christmas Party, Greenhills Friday 11th December 2009

Caring for Carers, took 25 of our  care workers and staff for a Christmas Party night out in the Greenhills Friday 11th December 2009. As the “evidence” shows a fantastic night was had by all.

See the Photos HERE

December 18, 2009

Caring for Carers Limerick Family Carers Christmas Lunch, Woodlands House Hotel Sunday 13th December 2009

Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch had the Christmas Lunch at The Woodland House Hotel, Adare for a group of 41 family carers from both city and county. We would like to thank all the staff and musicians who contributed to a lovely relaxing afternoon.

See the Photos HERE

December 17, 2009

Infection Control Training Morning Wednesday 25th November 2009

Wednesday 25th November 2009 , we held an Infection Control Morning for our care workers.Caring for Carers would like to thank  Breeda – infection control nurse who  kindly facilitated the course.

December 15, 2009

“Caring in the Home Course” St Camillus Hospital 10th December 2009

Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch wish to congratulate the 22 carers who completed a 12 week “Caring in the Home Course”  Thursday night. Peter, Area Manager for the Elderly/HSE did the usual honour of presenting the certificates. Mass was read by Rev Fr. Crowe. The course was coordinated by Renée and Mary.

See the Photos HERE

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the success of the course, including course speakers and the staff at St. Camillus who laid on refreshments on the night.

December 15, 2009

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Limerick Caring For Carers Wish Everyone a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

December 15, 2009

Limerickcaringforcarers Christmas Party Friday 11th December 2009

The Limerick Caring For Carers held their Christmas Party in the Woodlands House Hotel ,Adare ,Co.Limerick.

See a Slide of the Photos of the Xmas Party  HERE

limerickcaringforcarers cert awards 2009 /Xmas Party Photos HERE