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Split

Hi Guys ,

A question on behalf of my mother . As the carer of a 96/97 year old lady with dementia who requires 2 person care . We have been informed this morning that the carer who usually is the second person morning and evening will now not be working Christmas eve , day , St Stephens Day , New years day as the company are refusing to work .

We are based in Limerick and are wondering does anyone know of carers who are working these days - we are willing to pay the company for all hours .

Also any advice on where we can get some help ?

Knine

Maybe contact your local Public Health Nurse to see if they can suggest someone or a company that might be suitable?

Ronan H

Try Comfort Keepers or Bluebird care, they might be able to at least offer some advice...

Split

Thanks a million , will get their numbers first thing in the morning and ring . Community Intervention Team will only deal with those at home alone , I used to wonder why people put their relations into the regional at Christmas - found my answer , a loved one cant do it alone ... Horrible situation to be in for a carer - ps I will be travelling , booked before we found this info out otherwise I would of helped no problem .

Ronan H

Split wrote: »

Thanks a million , will get their numbers first thing in the morning and ring . Community Intervention Team will only deal with those at home alone , I used to wonder why people put their relations into the regional at Christmas - found my answer , a loved one cant do it alone ... Horrible situation to be in for a carer - ps I will be travelling , booked before we found this info out otherwise I would of helped no problem .

Save you a bit of time:

Comfort Keepers Limerick Office Location

• LIMERICK
  Charlotte House
  Charlotte Quay
  Limerick
  Tel: 061 317 712
  Fax: 061 317 713

• Helen Browne
  Client Care Manager

Our Bluebird Care Limerick Office info is below,
We would be more than happy to hear from you
Unit 7
Riverfront
Howleys Quay
Limerick T: 00 353 61 481 208
F: 00 353 61 481 209
E: limerick@bluebirdcare.ie
General Manager: William Ring


I hope you can find someone.

Split

Thanks a million - update - we have a private carer for 2 hours on all 4 of the days . God knows how much it will cost but mam is thrilled and they have really comprehensive care plans and stuff . Thanks for the tip

Ronan H

Split wrote: »

Thanks a million - update - we have a private carer for 2 hours on all 4 of the days . God knows how much it will cost but mam is thrilled and they have really comprehensive care plans and stuff . Thanks for the tip

That's great news.

Have a nice Christmas.

Split

Happy Christmas to you and your family as well Ronan H