Tag Archives: Ireland
on giving thanks -Book helps hospice
on giving thanks
RóISíN INGLE
THANK YOU. Thanks. Cheers. Thanks a million. Thanks. Sometimes, when I take the bus I don’t bother sitting down. I just stand near the driver and listen. When the bus screeches to a stop I get a kick from listening to the litany of thanks offered to the man – it’s usually a man – who sits staring straight ahead, hands resting on the wheel, as though oblivious to the river of gratitude flowing his way.
Ex carers need help
Former carers face difficult transition
[Posted: Sun 02/10/2011 by Deborah Condon www.irishhealth.com]
A new report has detailed the often difficult time former family carers face when their caring job comes to an end.
Currently, there are an estimated 274,000 people In Ireland providing various levels of care to family members. However, until now, no research has examined the issue of life after caring.
