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Initiative launched to provide support for carers of Alzheimer’s disease patients as figures show burden on carers

Date published: 
Monday, March 3, 2008
News source: 
The Carers Association
Region: 
Republic of Ireland

63% of carers spend 14 hours or more per day caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia

 3rd March 2008: A new initiative is being launched today by Lundbeck Ireland Ltd in conjunction with The Carers Association of Ireland to provide support for the carers of Alzheimer’s disease patients. A new booklet ‘Caring for the Carers of Alzheimer’s disease’ offers practical advise and support to those caring for somebody with Alzheimer’s disease. The booklet is available free by calling 01-468 9800.

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