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This page is going to change often, but will always contain items of interest like changes to rights and entitlements, news about the activities of the association, advocacy on behalf of people with Parkinson's, their carers or families and the very latest clinical news and breakthroughs.
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK: 26 - 30 April
2nd Patient Information Day of 2011 - Bantry, Co Cork
Our second information day of 2011 is taking place in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Co. Cork on the 19th May. Dr Oliver de Buyl Consultant Physician, Bantry General Hospital, will be talking about the management of Parkinson’s disease and Niamh McCutcheon, Occupational Therapist (OT), will discuss how the OT can help in the treatment of Parkinson’s. There will also be talks on Speech Therapy in Parkinson’s by Rosaleen Hurley, keep moving with Physiotherapy by Liz O’Sullivan and confusion and behavioural problems in Parkinson’s Disease; Illustrative Cases by Dr. Brian Carey, Consultant Geriatrician, Bantry General Hospital. The seminar costs €10 which includes a light lunch and should be booked in advance through our helpline, 1800 359359 or by filling in the email form and we will get back to you HERE.
LAUNCH on the 19th of April
Parkinson’s disease affects over 8,000 people in Ireland and our association feels that raising awareness of the disease and the services that we provide are critical to the well being of people with Parkinson’s. Our Branches will be fundraising and hosting information meetings throughout the country between the 26th and 30th of April. The launch of the first ever Parkisnon's Awareness Week will take place in Buswells Hotel Dublin on the 19th of April at 10am.
The launch will be addressed by our Vice Chairperon, Una Anderson Ryan and our CEO, Joe Lynch who will be giving a brief outline of our work and services. Mr. Michael Carruth, Olympic Gold Medallist and Shay Healy, Eurovision winner and TV personality, also in attendance. A press release for the launch is available fro our media centre HERE.
Recognising Carers - respite care grant increased and extended.
This grant is being increased to 1000 euro, and for the first time it is being made available to all full time carers. The carer will receive this once a year, regardless of his or her means. You don't need to apply if already being paid a Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance, Constant Attendance Allowance or Prescribed Relative Allowance; you will get the Respite Care Grant automarically.
Age Action Ireland, and the Carers Association both run practical support and training courses for carers.
The Carers Association run several types of training courses for carers, one being Manual handling - skills to help with lifting or moving a relatively immobile person. One such course is starting shortly, places limited to 40. Contact Jacqui Hillman at 01 811 95555 or email carerblanchardstown@eircom.net (copy this email address into the address bar of a new email). If you are a family carer there is no charge for this course.(date of posting: June 17)Their website: http://www.carersireland.com
The Training Course for Carers from Age Action Ireland will hopefully provide you with the practical skills necessary for caring in the home. To contact Age Action Ireland, phone 4756989, or they have a website http://www.ageaction.ie - just highlight the web site address, copy and paste it into your address bar! They also have a carers' support group programme in Dalkey, SCR, Tallaght, Clonskeagh, Ballyfermot, Arklow, Kildare Town, Mount Merrion and Lucan - contact details as above. With thanks to Ann Davis of the Dublin branch of the PAOI for this information.
