With a Little Help From My Friends…. #Dad (92)

I’m very happy to say I’m now a member of three new groups, which are offering me support & advice about how best to keep an eye on my lovely #Dad (92).

This is in addition to – and as a result of – the invaluable information that I got this year from the Health Care Assistants and Carers’ page on Facebook – who were there when I really didn’t know where to turn.

With their help, I now have a Community Nurse and Occupational Therapist visiting dad – which was eventually organised through my GP and local healthcare centre, once I knew what to ask for.

I also have a Lifeline24hr monitored alarm bracelet that dad can use to call for help at the press of a button. https://www.lifeline24.ie

Social fun, parties and outings have always been on offer through the wonderful Sally and Marie in our local St.Peregrine’s senior citizens’ network – and dad and I are both looking forward to attending the Christmas Party next week!

My three latest finds are:

https://homecaredirect.ie – this is a technical online platform which allows me to hire a Garda-vetted, qualified, professional carer, who charges by the hour/visit.

https://familycarers.ie – which is a support network for carers all around the country.

And the Carefolk Family – a brand new FREE web and mobile application that is currently being launched to connect carers with a peer support network.

https://www.carefolk.com/family

I’m popping this all down here in case it helps anyone else that suddenly realises they need to start reaching out for a bit of help.