Parkinson’s Ireland is pleased to introduce a new resource pack for care partners of people living with Parkinson’s, providing helpful information and guidance for those supporting a loved one with the condition. Being a care partner can bring many challenges,…
Join us on 12 November at 7pm for a special webinar designed for care partners of people living with Parkinson’s. The webinar will provide an opportunity to hear from a range of speakers on topics relevant to care partners. Our…
We would like to thank everyone who attended our care partner webinar, which focused on the range of information and supports available, kindly supported by Home Instead. We would also like to thank our fantastic speakers: Occupational Therapist Claire Dolan,…
Family Carers Ireland: State of Caring Survey Family Carers Ireland's latest survey, the State of Caring 2024, found that three quarters of respondents reported severe or moderate loneliness and the same number also said those they care for do not…
National Carers Week begins on June 10th and Family Carers Ireland have a wide range of online events organised. See www.eventbrite.ie/o/family-carers-ireland-26362127125 to register or visit www.familycarers.ie/events for info on all upcoming online and in-person events. These include information sessions, music…
We celebrated International Volunteer Day on Tuesday, the 5th of December. Everyone at Parkinson's Ireland would like to take the opportunity to give a huge thanks to all our volunteers who work tirelessly to support those with Parkinson's, their loved ones…
Did you know 1 in 6 people with Parkinson’s experience preventable harm in the hospital every year? Parkinson's Foundation released Hospital Care Recommendations aimed to reduce this harm. These recommendations address patients' daily mobility, administration of Parkinson's medications and the…
Family Carers Ireland are inviting you to their online evening book club on Wednesday 2nd August to discuss there books of the month. New members are always welcome to join. Simply email Marie at mfitzgerald@familycarers.ie #carers #parkinsons #BookClub
People with Parkinson’s and their carers do, of course, travel - both for pleasure and business. If you are planning on travelling you may just need to do some extra planning to make sure that the trip is successful and…
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be difficult, frightening and isolating. It shouldn’t be. Family Carers Ireland want carers to know they have the support they need to care safely, to make it less…