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A recent survey of family caregivers on caregiverstress.com revealed that more than half of the respondents (51 per cent) said their ageing relative resisted care. These seniors often object to help whether it is from their own children or a professional caregiver who tries to come into their homes to assist.

Parents of small babies know that it is important to stimulate their children from an early age by providing opportunities for them to explore their environments.

The Carers Association in Westmeath is making a final call for nominations for the organisation’s Carers of the Year and Young Carer of the Year awards. Due to the number of nominations still being received, the closing date has been extended by two weeks to Friday September 24.

Cúram Family Support is facilitating a six-week Common Sense Parenting programme for parents of children aged six to 16 years, starting on Wednesday September 15 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Cúram Family Support is facilitating a six-week Common Sense Parenting programme for parents of children aged six to 16 years, starting on Wednesday September 15 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

A new group of family carers is being formed in Bagenalstown.

A new group of family carers is being formed in Bagenalstown.

As the month of September approaches, Cllr Andrew McGuinness is reminding families who may be eligible for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance that they still have time to apply for the scheme.

The business of caring is expected to grow by leaps and bounds over the next decade and beyond.

Fine Gael social protection spokesman Michael Ring TD has warned that growing numbers of Irish emigrants returning to the country are being refused essential benefits like Jobseekers Allowance and Carers Allowance.