Are you caring for others during Covid-19?

A listener got in touch 'Please can you talk about advanced dementia patients living at home . My mum feeling caged and lashing out' Are you caring for someone at home? How has Covid-19 affected your situation? Ciara hears from listeners The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline is open six days a week Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm on 1800 341 341. Email at [email protected] or via Live Chat at www.alzheimer.ie ***Special Easter Hours: Helpline is open Good Friday (10am-2pm) and Easter Saturday (10am-2pm) Closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. The ASI has developed some tip sheets to help support people with dementia and their families during Covid-19 on www.alzheimer.ie • Tips for vulnerable adults • Tips for supporting vulnerable people in the community • Tips for nursing home restrictions • Prepare & Care: A simple, step by step guide to caring for a loved one living with dementia Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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