Colin McIlrath,Head of Services,Tel +353 (0) 65 6866515
cmcilrath@caringforcarers.org
http://local.mobhaile.ie/caringforcarers/Home/tabid/16552/Default.aspx
September 13, 2008
Carers Ireland
September 13, 2008
Stroke Support and Emergency Response
Tom Rainsford
In speaking to Tom Rainsford of the emergency response it was fascinating to find out about help at the touch of a button whether it be a pillow alert ,epilepsy sensor,carbon monoxide detector …..these are items which can restore indepence for both you and your love ones.
More on their website www.emergencyresponse.ie
September 13, 2008
The Irish Wheelchair Association at the Carers Days in Newcastlewest
Ray was a person I had not met for many years ,it was interesting discussion we had about the association.,the paralympics and how well our athletes are doing over there in China.For those in the Limerick Area requiring assistance and information . Ray can be conatcted at ray.ryan@iwa.ie
Their website for all of ireland is www.iwa.ie
September 13, 2008
Special Olympics Ireland at the Carers Day
Special Olympics Ireland is a sports training programme for people with an intellectual disability,the benefits are getting fit and healthy,to increase confidence and self esteem,being part of a team and let’s not forget the fun and frienship of been involved.There are several sports on offer from football ,Bocce,basketball etc…For more details www.specialolympics.ie or for the Munster [...]
September 13, 2008
The Irish Association Of Suicidology at the Carers Day
Dan Neville who is President of IAS gave an excellent thought provoking speech today at the Carers information day in Newcastlewest.Some of the facts stated on the day by Dan was that over 11,000 people were listed in the casualty figures from last year for suicide,he later spoke about recognising the symptoms of people and how they can be [...]
September 13, 2008
Caring For Carers Networking and Information Day Photos
The Desmond Complex in Newcastlewest ,Co.Limerick hosted the Caring For Carers Networking and Information Day today,where a very large crowd attended a very well organised day.There were several local and National Groups Represented on the day from the Irish Wheelchair Association,Disability Aids,The Ms Society ,Fas,Down Syndrome etc.
These Ladies in the photos below have to be commended on [...]
