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Multiple Sclerosis --- Long Term Care Options

MaltLover · 2013-07-16 12:23:25

Does Anyone know of a suitable place in Ireland (Munster preferably) for a man in his mid 40s who has Multiple Sclerosis and needs a lot of care? There must be somewhere out there which is appropriate(i.e not a nursing home)?

16-07-2013 01:23PM

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MaltLover

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Does Anyone know of a suitable place in Ireland (Munster preferably) for a man in his mid 40s who has Multiple Sclerosis and needs a lot of care?

There must be somewhere out there which is appropriate(i.e not a nursing home)?

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#2 16-07-2013 01:26PM

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Cheshire provide solutions, and are very focused on supporting independent living.

http://www.cheshire.ie/services_supportedaccomodation

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#3 16-07-2013 10:39PM

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You might need to provide more information. Is the man single or with a family? Is he employed, or would he be expecting to be pretty much resident full-time?

Govt strategy is moving away from residential care, towards full-time care in a community home, with appropriate supports. It would definitely be worth talking to Cheshire as suggested, and to MS Ireland, and to a HSE social worker to review options.

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