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Caring for the carers
09:09, 29 JUN 2023
Joy as Tipperary family saved from homelessness
Caring for the carers
Barbara Kovach, along with her husband George and son Liam, who has Down Syndrome and autism, were at risk of homelessness, but thankfully found a new home just in time
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Meath carer on fighting for her daughter's rights: "The toll it takes is like emotional scar tissue"
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Fionnuala, aged 15, has a congenital neurological condition called Dandy-Walker Syndrome and she is cared for by her mother Tracey, who also supports husband Liam who has an acquired brain injury
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Dublin man had to retire early to care for his profoundly disabled daughter
Caring for the carers
Ciara, aged 28, requires 24/7 care from her mother Moira and father Paul - but the lack of services and support since the Covid-19 pandemic is a serious issue for families like them, according to Paul
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Mother of child who defied all medical odds says carers like her need more support
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Willow was only expected to live for a few days, but her mother Tracy’s love and tenacity has ensured she is leading a full life - but they both need more support, according to Tracy
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Widow who cares for autistic sons fears for her own health due to burnout
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Jane Johnstone from Wexford cares for her two adult sons, Evan and Daniel. Jane has been caring on her own since her husband Rod died suddenly in 2014. She says there is no respite services for her or her sons
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Mam who cares for autistic sons calls for more support: ‘It can be lonely’
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Josephine Feeney from Longford cares for her two sons, Tristen and Kobe. Both boys require around the clock attention to make sure they stay safe, but Josephine says the lack of support means their life can be very isolating
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Young carer Harry Flynn has saved his sister's life countless times
Caring for the carers
Harry Flynn is a young carer who has saved his youngest sister Isabelle's life countless times by doing CPR. He and his mother Maria talk about the struggles their family face
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Barbara, carer for son who has Down Syndrome and autism, at risk of homelessness
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Barbara Kovach cares for her son Liam who has Down Syndrome, autism, an eating disorder and other complex medical needs. The family are at risk of becoming homeless and Barbara worries how Liam will cope
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Teena Gates, who cares for her dad Terry (97) with dementia, says carers need more support
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Teena Gates cares for her dad Terry, who has dementia. Teena says family carers are isolated and need more support, adding that she was close to giving up hope at times
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Caring For The Carers series starting Tuesday, May 2nd
Caring for the carers
Starting this coming Tuesday, 2nd May, RSVP will launch a new series called Caring For The Carers, which will involve chatting to family carers all over Ireland, to find out what it is like to care for a loved one at home, often with little support from the state.
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