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The recent publication of the HSE’s report into elder abuse and into the extent of physical, sexual, financial abuse and neglect of the elderly, is a healthy indication that somebody cares, according to Labour Party Councillor Marie Fitzpatrick.

Carers across Mayo are outraged that the Government might consider targeting carer’s allowances for budgetary cuts. Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has suggested that the cost-cutting board set up by An Taoiseach to reduce departmental spending may focus on cutting recently introduced increases such as the half-rate carer’s allowance introduced two years ago. The Carers Association in Mayo has been inundated with calls from carers across the county, angry and very worried over Minister Hanafin’s comments.

The Carers Association in Kilkenny has been inundated with calls from worried carers across the county over the recent comments made by the Minister for Social and Family affairs Mary Hanafin.

John (not his real name) accidentally discovered he had haemochromatosis after having a melanoma removed at University Hospital Galway.

A table quiz in aid of the Galway Hospital Cystic Fibrosis fund will be held at Crowe’s Bar, Bohermore on Friday May 8 at 8.30pm.

Mary Sammon and Frances Burke, who are two experienced midwives, breast-feeding specialists and proud mothers themselves, are offering pregnant women and their families information on pregnancy, labour and life after delivery in a new class called New Beginnings.

Energie Fitness for Women will host a bring and buy cake sale and coffee morning next Monday to help raise funds for the Galway Hospice. All proceeds will be added to the fundraising efforts of instructor Sheila Stapleton, who will take part in the 2009 Flora Women's Mini Marathon. Stapleton will be one of thousands taking part in the marathon in Dublin on the June 1.

Eczema is not just about the dry itchy skin, or the cracked, broken, and flaky skin. Sufferers are prone to infection and a run down immune system. But it is also about a way of life that takes away simple pleasures like going to the swimming pool, wearing short sleeves, or enjoying a day without others seeing your skin and making hurtful remarks.

Connacht rugby legend Michael Swift and his girlfriend Bláithnaid O’Donoghue were on hand at Brown Thomas Galway recently to officially launch the 2009 Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Ireland campaign in aid of Action Breast Cancer (a programme of the Irish Cancer Society) and Europa Donna Ireland.

Have you ever wondered why some people are able to lose weight on a particular diet and others are not? Why some people are plagued by poor health or deterioration due to ageing, while others seem to live healthy, vital lives?